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Lot 352:
Authentic Old Pawn Sterling Silver w/ Turquoise & Coral Navajo Belt Buckle Signed A.T.K.
Authentic vintage Navajo handcrafted silver belt buckle with acentral green turquoise cabochon with natural matrix and twored coral stones
The buckle shows classic Navajo silverwork including repousseleaf designs bead accents and a twisted rope edge border
Recessed areas show a warm copper toned patina which is anatural result of older silver alloys aging over time and isoften seen on Old Pawn Navajo pieces
The back is stamped A T K which is the hallmark of a Navajosilversmith
Construction materials and patina are consistent with Navajowork from the late 1960s through the early 1980s
Weight 91 grams
Measures 3 5 8 in by 2 5 8 in
Features
Authentic Navajo handcrafted silverwork
Old Pawn style patina and aging
Green turquoise cabochon with natural matrix
Two red coral cabochons
Repousse leaves bead accents and rope edge border
Makers hallmark A T K
Hand formed belt loop and prong
Deep natural patina with warm copper undertones
Condition
Vintage condition with normal surface wear
Stones are secure with no cracks
Natural patina preserved not polished
Solid well made piece with no repairs
Notes
As is typical of mid century Navajo silverwork the buckle isnot stamped sterling but the craftsmanship and patina areconsistent with traditional Navajo silver alloys of the era
The hallmark A T K appears on other Navajo pieces indicatingwork by a Navajo silversmith rather than commercial production
Age patina and construction are consistent with Old Pawn Navajosilver
Condition: Authentic
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