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ALBERTO CONTRERAS Buckle SOLD🥲

$1,200.00

Description

  • Exceptional Custom Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with Campitos / Pyrite Turquoise
  • Alberto (Deceased) was a famous Tucson Hispanic silversmith who worked with Frank Patania and Carlos Diaz.
  • Pictured in the gallery is a cuff created by Frank Patania. See the similarities in the work?
  • To view more belt buckles on this website, please click HERE!
Condition
Vintage Excellent
Size of Belt Buckle
3-1/4″ wide x 2-1/4″ tall (accepts up to a 1-/4″ belt)
Materials
Sterling Silver, Campitos (Mexico) Turquoise with Pyrite
Weight in Grams
99.8 or 3.2 Troy Ounces
Hallmarks
Stylized AC Sterling 
Artist’s Identity
Alberto Contreras, Tucson Arizona Silversmith (Deceased)