Native American sterling silver concho belt, buckle stamped Carson B. (Carson Blackgoat, Navajo/ Dine, 20th c.), shaped buckle with bold stampwork, six oval conchos with radiating feather design, and seven "butterfly" spacers, each with a bezel-set turquoise cabochon, one stone intact with small chip and fracture, on a 1 3/8"w leather belt, buckle: approx 3.25"h, 4.25"w, buckle bar: approx 1 5/8"w, oval concha: approx 2.5"h, 3"w, belt: approx 30"l (first hole) to 40.5"l (last hole), 694.6 grams (inclusive of all materials) **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
9.3.25- image added of stone intact with a fracture and small chip---CR 8.25.25 -In my opinion regarding LOT: 2242 – the buckle and conchos are overall intact, exhibiting light surface wear, the bezels secure the stones, I note some inherent characteristics and typical stabilization to the stones at the time of setting, the stones currently appear free of large chips or unstable cracks, there is a noted fracture to one stone with small chip, some hairlines and fissures to others, however all appear stable at this time, the tops and edges are smooth, all were examined while attached to the leather strap, the backs of each show spotting, patination, and some surface wear, the strap itself is intact with mellowing and light wear, all wear noted is light and commensurate with the nature of the stone and with use
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