Vintage Belt Buckle Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Inlay JFCM Guadalajara .925

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View Vintage Belt Buckle Mexican Sterling Silver Abalone Inlay JFCM Guadalajara .925 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Guadalajara, Jalisco. Abalone Shell Inlay : The abalone shell is 100% intact, complete, and structurally stable. Abalone Shell (Mother of Pearl). Fit: Features a standard utility loop and prong system on the back to accommodate a classic interchangeable dress belt strap. Stunning, beautifully detailed vintage Mexican sterling silver belt buckle, handcrafted in Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco. This exquisite mid-century piece features a central medallion showcasing a highly detailed Aztec Calendar / Sun Stone face, framed by elegant open-work repoussé scrolling leaf patterns. Peeking through the cutouts is a gorgeous background panel of natural mosaic abalone shell inlay, flashing brilliant iridescent tones of peacock blue, vibrant emerald green, and deep purple. Hallmarks & Maker Marks The reverse side is fully stamped with comprehensive official authentication hallmarks: " PLATA DE JALISCO " (Silver of Jalisco) " 925 " (Guarantees solid sterling silver) " JFCM " (The registered signature mark of the master artisan/workshop) " GUAD. MEX " (Guadalajara, Mexico) Eagle Assay Mark (The official Mexican government stamp used between 1948 and the late 1960s. The internal registry number appears to be 50 or 60). Dimensions & Specifications Total Weight: 40.5 grams (Verified on an OHAUS professional scale)  eBay Measurements: 2 ¾" x 1 9/16" Fit: Features a standard utility loop and prong system on the back to accommodate a classic interchangeable dress belt strap. Condition Report Overall Condition : Excellent vintage condition with an authentic age-appropriate patina. Silver Quality: Minor, light scuffing present around the outer edges from minimal handling. The structure is completely sound, solid, and free from deep dents or repairs. Abalone Shell Inlay : The abalone shell is 100% intact, complete, and structurally stable. Please note that fine natural lines/internal cracking are visible in the shell slices. This is entirely normal for vintage organic mosaic shell inlays due to minor environmental shifting over decades and is not considered a defect, but rather a characteristic part of its mid-century vintage heritage Item Specifics Condition: Used (Pre-owned) Brand: Handcrafted / Artisan Signed Metal: Sterling Silver Metal Purity: 925 Main Stone: Abalone Shell (Mother of Pearl) Type: Belt Buckle Theme: Southwestern, Mexican, Western Charro, Aztec Calendar / Sun Stone Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico Region of Origin: Guadalajara, Jalisco Era / Age: Mid-Century (circa 1950s - 1960s) Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories › Specialty › Other Clothing, Shoes & Accessories.

Pattern

Tooled

Color

Silver

Style

Mexican

Theme

Ethnic

Material

Sterling Silver

Gender

Unisex

Country of Origin

Mexico