L signd Zuni MIKE SIMPLICIO BELT BUCKLE Cast Sterling Silver SNAKE 2 Turquoise

Description

View L signd Zuni MIKE SIMPLICIO BELT BUCKLE Cast Sterling Silver SNAKE 2 Turquoise with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a great Mike Simplicio Buckle. It is Hallmarked as you can see in the pictures with "M.SIMPLICIO". You will notice the Dan Simplicio's (Mike's father) influence in the leaf work, stamping, and magnificent edge filing. signed Mike Simplicio - Zuni  Turquoise and Sterling Silver Snake Belt Buckle 3.2" X 1.9" will accept a buckle of up to 1.4" 62.2 grams = 2.0 Troy ounces This is a great Mike Simplicio Buckle. It is Hallmarked as you can see in the pictures with "M.SIMPLICIO". It is not marked Sterling Silver but is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver. You will notice the Dan Simplicio's (Mike's father) influence in the leaf work, stamping, and magnificent edge filing. Dan and Mike do their Snakes and Leaves quite distinctly. It is in Very Good Condition. I've examined it closely and found no condition issues other than the light wear that one might expect from an old Buckle. Take a close look at the magnified pictures. Everything is stable and secure. Other than decades of tarnish patina, there is only evidence of normal wear and good care.  See other Simplicio Jewelry in my eBay Store!   I ship anywhere in the United States for free. Insurance is included, of course... I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience!   Recomended Reference Books - This artist is referenced if there is a page # shown below  ****"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I" - Gregory Schaaf - page 291 "AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY lII: A-L" - Gregory Schaaf - page 262-263 "HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST"- Barton Wright - page 156 "THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER" - Billie Hougart - page 316 "ZUNI JEWELRY" - Theda and Michael Bassman "ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3" - Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume1- page 60    reference only BUCKLE 428  Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Unbranded.

Materials sourced from

USA

Country of Origin

United States

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Country of Manufacture

United States

Artisan

Mike Simplicio

Metal

Sterling Silver

Modified Item

No

Main Stone

Turquoise

Brand

Unbranded

Signed?

Signed

Jewelry Type

Belt Buckles

Type

belt buckle

Metal Purity

.925, Sterling

Style

belt buckle

Featured Refinements

Native American Belt Buckle

Tribal Affiliation

Zuni