Western four-piece 18kt yellow gold ranger buckle set, John Rippel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, (one) buckle, approx 2.25"l, 2"w, (two) keepers, (one) tip, on an unmarked 1" black reptile-pattern leather belt, crack in leather near holes, buckle only marked 18K, belt: approx 33.25"l (buckle catch to first hole), approx 37"l (buckle catch to last hole), 124.4 grams total (weighable) **Provenance: From the private and extensive collection of an Arizona lady and gentleman** Start Price: $4,000.00

1.16.24-LOT – 847- metal is intact with no observed breaks or major loss, I do note some general surface wear throughout as commensurate with use, the belt has a crack at seam near holes to one end, see images, otherwise I note only some expected wear at holes and light general wear, I have taken numerous images for your review
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