A few examples of appraisal values for
BELT BUCKLES

• A SILVER BELT AND TWO SILVER BELT BUCKLESA
  A SILVER BELT AND TWO SILVER BELT BUCKLESA silver belt and two silver belt bucklesvarious makers20th centuryComprising a Patricia von Musulin belt and a Mexican sterling belt buckle and a red stone and sterling belt buckle. (3)overall length
• TWO HOPI STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLES,
  TWO HOPI STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLES, BOTH SIGNEDTwo Hopi sterling silver belt buckles, one with roadrunner and one with thunderbird design, both signed, largest measures 2 7/8" x 2", total weight of both 91.0g.
• 7 BELT BUCKLES. 4 MARKED "HICKOK"; 5
  7 BELT BUCKLES. 4 MARKED "HICKOK"; 5 MARKED STERLING.7 Belt Buckles. 4 Marked "Hickok"; 5 Marked Sterling. Largest 2" x 1 1/4". Good condition.
• 3 INDIAN WAR BELT BUCKLES.3 Indian War
  3 INDIAN WAR BELT BUCKLES.3 Indian War Belt Buckles. 3 3/8" x 2". Good condition.
• A GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER AND MIXED
  A GROUP OF LOS CASTILLO SILVER AND MIXED METAL BELT BUCKLESA group of Los Castillo silver and mixed metal belt bucklesCirca 1950-1965; Taxco, MexicoEach stamped for Los Castillo; further variously stamped: Hecho en Mexico / Taxco / Onix Negro / [Eagle 15] / 7
• ART DECO MARCASITE STERLING SILVER RINGS,
  ART DECO MARCASITE STERLING SILVER RINGS, 14 Group of Fourteen Art Deco Marcasite Sterling Silver Rings, circa 1920s and later, most marked "925" or "STERLING", two with onyx, two with faceted amethyst cabochons, two with carnelian, one with "U" Uncas maker's mark, one with pearl, two with mother-of-pearl, one with greenstone, one with blue crystals in the form of a belt buckles, and one with a carved cameo. Largest: 1.75" H x 1" W; ring size 6; weight: 109.0 g. inclusive. Keywords: Jewelry, Cocktail rings, Jugendstil, Accessories
• (2) Chinese dragon carved hardstone
  (2) Chinese dragon carved hardstone belt buckles, 4-7/8" x 7/8" x 1" & 3-1/2" x 3/4" x 1"
• Sterling, weighted and trimmed grouping
  Sterling, weighted and trimmed grouping to include sterling footed gravy boat, sterling footed tray, sterling mounted trivet, sterling trimmed wood tray, 10 1/4" dia, (8) sterling trimmed coasters, (6) sterling weighted shakers, sterling salt spoons and bells, sterling candle snuff, sterling handled salad servers, damage to wood, (2) sterling mounted garment brushes, (2) sterling handled button hooks, (4) sterling belt buckles, sterling porringer, Stieff repousse sterling handled carving set, a silverplate punch ladle, assorted sterling flatware, (3) silver spoons along with an 830 silver dish, 18 TO weighable
• TWO SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BELT
  TWO SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BELT BUCKLESTwo silver Native American Indian belt buckles, to include one Philibert Dennis, 3" w.; and another with Hopi silvercrafts touchmark, with unknown mark, 3" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• THREE SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN
  THREE SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BELT BUCKLESThree silver Native American Indian belt buckles, to include a Hopi Silvercrafts mark with roadrunner and snake; an unmarked Hopi with roadrunner; and a sterling example with bear paw, 3" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• SILVER AND TURQUOISE BELT BUCKLESFive
  SILVER AND TURQUOISE BELT BUCKLESFive silver and turquoise Native American Indian belt buckles, unmarked, largest - 2 3/4" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• TWO SILVER NAVAJO INDIAN BELT BUCKLES,
  TWO SILVER NAVAJO INDIAN BELT BUCKLES, ETC.Two silver Navajo Indian belt buckles, one ca. 1900, 4 1/4" w.; the other with turquoise stones, 3 1/8" w.; together with a group of five buttons. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Oval concha belt - 2.72 ozt. Largest - old repair to prong on verso.
• THREE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SILVER
  THREE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SILVER BELT BUCKLESThree Native American Indian silver belt buckles, to include one sterling with unknown mark, 3 1/2" w.; one with turquoise stone with engraved trees and mountains, 3 1/8" w.; and one with turquoise stone, 3 1/4" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• TWO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SILVER BELT
  TWO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN SILVER BELT BUCKLESTwo Native American Indian silver belt buckles, to include Norbert Peshlakai, Dine; and a sterling Selina Weaver, Hopi, 2 7/8" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
• THREE SOUTH WEST-STYLE BELT BUCKLESThree
  THREE SOUTH WEST-STYLE BELT BUCKLESThree South West-Style Belt Buckles, the first: marked "H L Zunie" for Helen and Lincoln Zunie, early 1970's, with MOP and coral inlays depicting a steer head (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.); the second: with a large flat turquoise stone mounted in a feather and flower design bezel, marked "Sterling" on reverse side (3 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.); the third: a free-form shape stone mounted in a Navajo style bezel, unmarked Dimensions: (2 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.) Condition: The third possibly with a repaired clean break to the turquoise. The first and third likely mounted in sterling, but unmarked and untested (metal content unknown and not guaranteed.)
• A GROUP OF ANTONIO PINEDA SILVER AND
  A GROUP OF ANTONIO PINEDA SILVER AND ONYX BELT BUCKLESA group of Antonio Pineda silver and onyx belt buckles, Antonio Pineda (1919-2009) Circa 1953-1979; 1962-1963; Taxco, Mexico Each marked with crown for Antonio Pineda, and for Mexico; further variously marked: Sterling / 925 / 970 / [Eagle 58] / [Eagle 17] / Los Castillo / Soc / Coop / SCL / Sec2 / [Design number] Four works: A group of four sterling silver buckles including with one with inlaid black abstract design (1" H x 2" W), a buckle with lattice work design and onyx stones (No. PZ195; 1.125" H x 2.5" W), a heavy silver buckle (No. PZ127; 1.625" H x 2.25" W), a smaller heavy silver buckle with wave design ends (No. PZ121; 1.25" H x 2" W), 4 pieces 194.1 grams gross Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• A GROUP OF HéCTOR AGUILAR SILVER BELT
  A GROUP OF HéCTOR AGUILAR SILVER BELT BUCKLESTwo Héctor Aguilar silver belt buckles, Héctor Aguilar (1905-1986) Circa 1940-1945 and 1948-1962; Taxco, Mexico Each stamped: HA [conjoined]; further variously stamped: 940 / Taxco / Made in Mexico / Sterling Comprising two sterling silver buckles including a single buckle with incised geometric edge (1.375" H x 1.875" W), and a double-sided buckle with central clasp hook (1.125" H x 4" W), 3 pieces 92.4 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• A GROUP OF WILLIAM SPRATLING SILVER
  A GROUP OF WILLIAM SPRATLING SILVER BELT BUCKLESA group of William Spratling silver belt buckles, William Spratling (1900-1967) Circa 1933-1938 and 1944-1946, First Design Period, Taxco, Mexico Each stamped for William Spratling; Further variously stamped: Taxco / 980 / Made in Mexico / Sterling Comprising four sterling belt buckles with various incised and applied geometric designs, 4 pieces Largest: 2" H x 1.875" W 111.6 grams Provenance: The Phyllis M. Goddard Collection
• (LOT) ANTIQUE TO VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY,
  (LOT) ANTIQUE TO VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY, CORO(lot) Collection of antique to vintage signed and unsigned costume jewelry, including brooches, earrings (clip-on), necklaces, and belt buckles, highlights include: (7) cross necklaces, (one) stamped Spain, (3 piece) Coro gold-tone bow set, with pin and clip-on earrings, (pair) Coro silver-tone metal lily clip-on earrings, (pair) clip-on earrings with dark red rhinestones, marked Austria, (1) beaded necklace, clasp marked West Germany, (pair) Napier clip-on earrings with faceted black bead, together with multiple pieces of mourning jewelry; 1.5lbs total (for shipping purposes only)
• JEWELRY. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING,
  JEWELRY. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING, Continental, Costume Jewelry and Hollowware. Comprised of (120) sterling brooches by various makers; (15) monogrammed sterling vesta cases by English, American and Mexican makers; (7) sterling letter openers makers; (14) sterling buckles varying in sizes; (2) monogrammed sterling belt buckles; (3) monogrammed sterling belt buckles with silverplated belt hooks; (5) monogrammed sterling purse mirrors; (5) sterling money clips; (5) sterling bookmarks; (2) sterling shoehorns/button hooks; (5) sterling napkin clips; (3) pierced sterling salt cellars; (2) sterling coasters; (4) sterling salt/pepper shakers; (6) monogrammed sterling pill boxes; (3) monogrammed sterling vinaigrette boxes; a sterling stamp holder; a monogrammed sterling membership card holder; a set of sterling sweater clips; a set of sterling bib clips; (3) sterling chain necklaces; (7) sterling pendants; a sterling charm bracelet with eleven charms; (3) sterling rings with stones; (4) sterling silver bracelets; (2) sterling silver bracelets with stones; (3) sterling pairs of earrings; (3) non matching earrings; (3) sterling baby rattles; (2) sterling non matching barrettes; a sterling necklace with orange stones; (38) monogrammed sterling button hooks with stainless hooks; (4) monogrammed sterling nail files with stainless files; (2) glass perfume bottles with sterling caps; a sterling pocket knife with sterling blades; (2) monogrammed sterling letter openers with stainless blades; (2) sterling cigarette holders; a monogrammed sterling compact; a monogrammed sterling eyeglass case a sterling comb holder; a sterling writing implement; a monogrammed sterling pad with plastic inserts; a sterling bookmark with a stainless clip; a sterling demitasse spoon; a sterling pencil with enamel; a sterling knife with a mother of pearl blade; (2) silver tone letter openers depicting a poodle and a fox terrier; a .900 silver brooch; a .800 silver brooch; a .800 silver letter opener; a .800 silver purse mirror with a .800 hand painted portrait of a woman surrounded by green stones; a coin silver pocket knife; a .830 silver bracelet; a silver chat clip; a wood locket; a sterling Unger Brothers pen wipe; a silver? tiffany & co knife rest; a sterling Danish Georg Jensen tie clip;a sterling U.S.A. Georg Jensen perfume holder with glass insert; (4) sterling Norse enamel brooches; a sterling pair of Norse earrings; a single Norse earring; (2) sterling Danish brooches; a sterling Danish necklace a sterling Chatelaine clip depicting a dragon; a sterling Danish modernist pendant on a sterling necklace; a sterling oriental brooch with carved lapis; a gold tone Chinese brooch with a carved cinnabar insert; a silver tone brooch with feathers, a small box made from an unidentified hoofed animals partial leg; a button hook with a stainless hook and a handle made from an unidentified hoofed animals partial leg; a brooch made from a grouses foot; a 14k yellow gold ring with a black insert and a diamond chip; (25) silver tone brooches; (3) watch fob chains made from hair with gold tone furnishings; (8) gold tone brooches; (2) sliver tone bejeweled lipstick case; (4) silver tone pencils; (4) silver tone button hooks; (2) silver tone vesta cases; (5) silver tone bracelets; (7) silver tone berets; (2) silver tone necklaces; a silver tone chatelaine; a rope necklace with six silver an gold tone pendants; (5) silver tone charms; (4) silver tone charms; (2) gold tone berets; (6) pairs of silver tone earrings; a silver tone purse mirror; (8) pairs of silver tone bib clips; a silver tone Danish modernist pendant; a silver plated belt buckle; a silver tone snuff box and silver tone ring. Total approx. weight of sterling silver is 49 troy oz (gross) excluding items with stones and non silver components. From a Westchester, NY estate. Condition: Light surface scratches, monogrammed, minor dings/dents and loss of fur/feathers.
• STERLING. (3) SIGNED NATIVE AMERICAN
  STERLING. (3) SIGNED NATIVE AMERICAN AND POLISHED Stone Belt Buckles. Includes (3) signed sterling belt buckles each with central bezel set polished stones. Each stone beautifully showcases the natural inclusions. The underside of the (3) belt buckles depict animals and tribal symbols. With an unidentified maker's mark of, "GY". Total approx. weight of all belt buckles is 9.20 troy oz (gross). From a Riverdale, NY estate. Dimensions: triangular form belt buckle measures approx. 3.30" w x 2.40" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• COUTURE. (2) ELSA PERETTI FOR TIFFANY
  COUTURE. (2) ELSA PERETTI FOR TIFFANY SILVER BELT Buckles. Includes (2) Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. sterling belt buckles on black leather belts. Stamped, "Peretti Tiffany & Co. © Spain Sterling"; one belt is dated 1977 and the other 1984. Each accompanied by Tiffany & Co. lidded boxes. From a Manhattan, NY estate. Dimensions horseshoe style belt measures approx. 47.50" in length including buckle. Hook style belt measures approx. 49" in length including buckle. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• COUTURE. COLLECTION OF HERMES SCARVES
  COUTURE. COLLECTION OF HERMES SCARVES AND (2) Gucci Belts. Including (2) Gucci tan leather belts with non removable two-tone metal belt buckles; (8) assorted Hermes silk scarves; (1) Hermes silk pleated scarf; (5) assorted Hermes silk handkerchiefs; (1) Hermes cashmere and silk blended scarf; and (1) Celine silk scarf. Accompanied by (7) Hermes cardboard outer boxes. From a Darien, CT estate. Dimensions: silk scarves measures approx. 36" x 36". Belts measure approx. 35" and 37" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All items are in pre-owned condition. Some items may exhibit stains, fraying, splits, spotting, pulls, kinks, creases, discoloration, loose threads, and folds. This lot is being sold as is.
• (3) UNION OVAL CAST BRASS BELT BUCKLES
  (3) UNION OVAL CAST BRASS BELT BUCKLES All lead backed, each a different type, 2 1/4" to 3 1/2" to 2" x 3 1/4". Good condition.
• USS Barb ephemera and USN grouping to
  USS Barb ephemera and USN grouping to include USS Barb photographic copy, letter to Russell Custer acknowledging his part in Captain Gene Fluckeys receipt of The Congressional Medal of Honor, signed Captain Gene Fluckey, (3) USS Barb patches, Naval Machinist patches, uniform bars incl. Navy unit commendation, Asia Pacific with star, USNR pin, ship pin, (2) belt buckles, US Air Force Academy Zippo lighter, Elgin WWII 1941 U.S. Navy Timer Stopwatch and Bombing Timer reading what appears to be "U.S. NAVY BUR SHIPS "N" TIMER STOP SER. No 4158 1941, wound tight, not currently working, Saturday Evening Post Oct., 22 1949 with details of Barb Escape, Polaris Vol. 28 No. 1 WWII US Submarine Veterans publication with Barb story, Polaris Vol. 23 No. 3 WWII US Submarine Veterans publication with Barb story, Naval History magazine with Barb on cover, hand typed note from Barb shipmate Max C. Duncan, copy of Secretary of Navy commending USS Barb, Barb movie reunion itinerary with hand written notes on back and (16) wonderful photos depicting USS Barb in Philadelphia October 1945, Barb flag, shipmates, Dick Maxwell, Russell Custer and Paul Champan, Phila Navy Day Oct 1945 photo with wives/women incl. Arlene Chapman, Thelma Brady, and Ethel Ditterline, (5) photos including captured Japanese prisoners, (1) of Captain Fluckey and two Japanese prisoners July 1945 on way to Midway, Crew of USS Barb October 1944 Majuro, Marshall Islands and assorted newspaper clippings. From the Estate and collection of Russell Allen Custer
• COLLECTION OF RUSSIAN OBJECTS INC. SILVER.
  COLLECTION OF RUSSIAN OBJECTS INC. SILVER. Includes a Russian gilt mounted malachite hinged box with a central applied gilt metal Russian coat of arms; (2) enamel decorated belt buckles; a Henryk Winograd .999 silver Russian coat of arms displayed on a Malachite overlay base; a most surely Russian plique-a-jour spoon - missing two panels of plique-a-jour to the bowl, apparently unmarked; and a Russian red enamel decorated spoon displaying a depiction of St Basil's Cathedral - unidentified marks to the handle. Total approx. weight of the enamel spoon is 1.01 troy oz (gross); total approx. weight of the plique-a-jour spoon is 0.22 troy oz (gross). From a New Rochelle, NY estate. Dimensions: enamel decorated spoon measures approx. 6.125" in length; malachite box measures approx. 4.5" w x 4.25" d x 2.5" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Minor losses to the enamel decoration on several items.
• COLLECTION OF ASSORTED FOLDING KNIVES
  COLLECTION OF ASSORTED FOLDING KNIVES WITH TWO BELT BUCKLESCollection of Assorted Folding Knives with Two Belt Buckles,,
• Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise
  Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckles second half 20th century lot of 4, includes: a rectangular shaped buckle, with galloping horse design accented by three turquoise cabochons; marked STERLING and signed ACJ length 3-1/4 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, weight 44.7 dwt. a rectangular shaped buckle, set with a cluster of turquoise cabochons; marked STERLING and signed CJ length 3 inches x width 2 inches, weight 47.5 dwt. an oval shaped buckle, set with a row of cobblestone turquoise inlay; marked STERLING and signed PS with a scalloped hallmark for Pete Sierra (20th century) length 3 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, weight 54.1 dwt. a rectangular buckle with rounded edges and silver overlay design, set with a central cluster of turquoise cabochons; marked STERLING and signed ROSCO SCOTT length 3-1/8 inches x width 2-1/4 inches, weight 30.4 dwt.
• Lawrence Saufkie (Hopi, 1934-2011) Sterling
  Lawrence Saufkie (Hopi, 1934-2011) Sterling Silver Overlay Belt Buckles lot of 2, both signed SAUFKIE and marked with artist's bear hallmark and STERLING, includes: one with corn stalk and mudhead design length 3-3/8 inches x width 2 inches, weight 34.9 dwt. one with bear paw and bear design length 3-3/8 inches x width 2 inches, weight 32.6 dwt.
• Navajo Sterling Silver Belt Buckles second
  Navajo Sterling Silver Belt Buckles second half 20th century lot of 4, includes: a trapezoidal shaped buckle, with linear decorations; marked STERLING and signed TOM BEDONIE length 3-1/8 inches x width 1-3/4 inches, belt opening width 1-1/4 inches, weight 41.9 dwt. an oval shaped sandcast buckle, set with a central howlite cabochon; marked STERLING and signed MORGAN length 3-5/8 inches x width 2-5/8 inches, belt opening width 1-5/8 inches, weight 43.8 dwt. an oval shaped cast buckle, with buffalo design; marked STERLING and signed TOM BAHE length 3-1/4 inches x width 2-5/8 inches, belt opening width 1-5/8 inches, weight 38..7 dwt. an oval shaped buckle, set with a central jet cabochon; marked STERLING and signed CARSON B. length 3-1/8 inches x width 2-1/2 inches, belt opening width 1-5/8 inches, weight 38.1 dwt.
• Philander Begay (Diné, b. 1982) Tufa
  Philander Begay (Diné, b. 1982) Tufa Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckles lot of 2, both signed PBB and marked 925 a figural buckle set with a single turquoise cabochon length 3 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 51.8 dwt. a galloping horse buckle length 3-1/8 inches x width 2-3/8 inches, weight 47.2 dwt.
• Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Belt Buckles third
  Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Belt Buckles third quarter 20th century lot of 4, includes: a rectangular buckle set with a singular turquoise stone surrounded by silver appliqué; marked A.B. NAVAJO length 3 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-3/8 inches, weight 33.5 dwt. an ovular buckle with scalloped edges, set with a single coral cabochon; not marked length 3-1/4 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, belt width 2 inches, weight 47.2 dwt. a rectangular buckle with mosaic inlay design; signed C. DISHTA ZUNI and marked STERLING length 3 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 31.3 dwt. a rectangular buckle with silver overlay design; etched trader / pawn code AZ4AY length 3 inches x width 1-1/2 inches, belt width 1 inch, weight 21.0 dwt.
• Pair of Navajo Sandcast Silver and Turquoise
  Pair of Navajo Sandcast Silver and Turquoise Belt Buckles mid - third quarter 20th century lot of 2, both unmarked, sizes include: length 3-1/8 inches x width 2-1/2 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 55.7 dwt. length 2-1/4 inches x width1-7/8 inches, belt width 1-1/4 inches, weight 23.0 dwt.
• Pair of Navajo Sandcast Silver Belt
  Pair of Navajo Sandcast Silver Belt Buckles mid-20th century lot of 2, both unmarked, sizes include: one example set with a single turquoise cabochon length 2-7/8 inches x width 2-1/4 inches, belt width 2-3/8 inches, weight 38.2 dwt. rectangular silver example length 3-5/8 inches x width 2-1/8 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 46.3 dwt.
• Navajo Sandcast Silver Belt Buckles third
  Navajo Sandcast Silver Belt Buckles third quarter 20th century lot of 2, both not marked, sizes include: one set with a turquoise cabochon length 3-5/8 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 64.7 dwt. length 3 inches x width 2-1/8 inches, belt length 42-3/4 inches x width 7/8 inch, total weight 93.3 dwt.
• Navajo Silver Belt Buckles second half
  Navajo Silver Belt Buckles second half 20th century lot of 2, incudes: a cast example with buffalo design, set with a turquoise cabochon; marked with a conjoined EK AND STERLING length 3-1/8 inches x width 2-3/4 inches, belt width 1-1/2 inches, weight 47.2 dwt. an unmarked stamped example with scalloped edges length 2-1/2 inches x width 2 inches, belt width 1-1/8 inches, weight 12.2 dwt.