GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
VERY UNUSUAL GOLD AND STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE.High art belt buckle that measures about 6" x 2-1/2" with sterling silver body overlaid with beautifully engraved, gold-washed, foliate arabesque patterns. Face of the buckle is mounted with 3 American gold coins in bezels; 1) 1903 double eagle ($20)Liberty head, 2) 1904-S $10 and 3) 1908 Indian ($10). Back of the buckle is open over the coins to show the reverse sides. Top rear of the buckle is stamped "73-23" and bottom center of the buckle is marked "BOYD-RENO.NEV/ME/STERLING and another indecipherable number". Buckle is of very high quality and very flashy. Accompanied by an auction flyer from Oct 2005 announcing the disposition of the estate of eccentric millionaire Earl Morris of The Hidden Valley Ranch, Central Point, OR. The flyer pictures a large variety of merchandise including this buckle. Also accompanied by 2 newspaper articles regarding the same auction. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The William Smith Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Buckle body is extremely fine showing no wear. Coins are fine with a few nicks & scratches. 49312-118 JR (3,000-5,000)