A SPECTACULAR SANDCAST BUCKLE.
This is a classy vintage buckle by Navajo artisan Eugene Mitchell featuring a beautiful turquoise cabochon surrounded by artistic curves and lines in the cast design. It is made from sterling silver and has a good weighted feel to it. The genuine vintage leather strap has a nice patina and authentic character from ethnographic use.
Eugene Mitchell (Navajo). Cast work; buckles, crosses Brother of Robert Mitchell.
Mark: M; E S MITCHELL
- artist: Eugene Mitchell
- affiliation: Navajo
- hallmarks: E S MITCHELL Sterling
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap
- buckle:3 1/4" x 2 1/2"
- weight: 187 grams
- strap: 34"
- nice vintage condition
- stone is secure in its setting
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style: Belt-200