January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
A large solid back buckle marked "Handmade / Sterling / AK." This buckle is simple but stylish, fits a 1' belt and is 2 7/8" x 3" in a high dome design. Finely engraved with a matching keeper and tip. Set on an alligator belt by James Reid, Ltd, marked "41" and is 49" overall in length.
Read Ahmad's Bio on www.MorphyAuctions.com
Ahmad Kahn, considered the best of all of the Edward H. Bohlin company craftsmen, Ahmad has been honing his art since his childhood in British Guyana. According to his biography:
“As protégé to the famous Master Silversmith Bud Phillips, Ahmad reached popularity with Hollywood celebrities between 1981 and 1987. He created masterpieces of wearable art for such distinguished patrons as Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Clayton ‘Lone Ranger’ Moore, Montie Montana, Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, Larry Hagman and even President Reagan. This list goes on to include other famous actors, politicians, musicians and cowboys. Ahmad is quick to share that President Reagan proudly wore his 4-piece, 3-color, 5-A, 18K gold and sterling silver buckle set during his presidency which was given to him as a gift by country singer Lee Greenwood. He was so impressed by the buckle that President Reagan personally called back to highly compliment the designer and craftsman of the piece. Texas Congressman Frank Tijeda once called Ahmad to personally praise him for his work saying that he constantly receives compliments for the craftsmanship and beauty of this custom silver buckle. ‘It gives me a sense of pride when I see a famous figure wearing my art pieces, knowing that my initials are on the back of the buckles that hold up the pants of some famous and influential people,’ Ahmad jokingly admits.”
Item Dimensions: 49" L.