Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Western, Horse Within Horseshoe, Hallmark, Vintage, 1002

WILD WESTERN FLAIR!

We just love a vintage western-inspired buckle to elevate our looks. This trophy-style nickel-silver buckle features a detailed bronze horse head in profile, surrounded by a bronze horseshoe. Paired with a vintage leather strap, this piece will add the perfect amount of Western flair.

History:

Don Ricardo (often marked "Ricardo") was a prominent American silversmith in the 1940s-1960s, known for producing high-quality, handcrafted Western trophy buckles featuring detailed engravings of cowboys, horses, and, specifically, bull-riding scenes. Alongside makers like Comstock and Bohlin, Don Ricardo was among the early, premier manufacturers of these, which became popular as rodeo prizes during that era.

• artist: Ricardo
• hallmarks: Ricardo NICKEL SILVER BRONZE TRIM
  
• materials: nickel silver, bronze,  vintage leather strap
• dimensions: 36" strap, 3" x 1 34"
  
• weight: 192 grams
• vintage condition
  
• heavy abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• nice patina 
• wear from use 
• vintage belt strap
• style number: Belt-1002