Great selection and custom job on tapering your belt!
Typically, I cut the thread (way ahead of the taper point), work the thread out and back to where the taper will begin, tie the threads off on the backside of the belt, then proceed with the tapering.
Since the thread on your belt is cut short, I would carefully use a lighter (fire) to melt and flatten the ends of the nylon thread (preferably on the backside of the belt), so the thread doesn’t begin to loosen or pull out of the stitch holes.
I’m visiting an aunt in northern NM and she has quite the collection of NA jewelry. She has several concho belts, but thought I’d share this one. She’s very fond of it and curious about it as she found an identical one online somewhere that was listed for several times what she paid for this one.
I believe the hallmark is Daniel Martinez from some searching about. For those that have more knowledge about making various pieces, the horse isn’t part of the buckle stamping, is it? At first I thought it was, but then realized it might not be. I would appreciate any input.
The belt has the buckle and 9 leather-backed conchos.
Found this b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. Concha belt for sale at a price waaayyy out of my range on my facebook marketplace! Made me drool, so I know it will be appreciated here.
the gallery in London had replied to me on the same day I enquired about the asking price but my innernet provider decided to deliver it to the junk folder.
JULIUS MÜLLER-SALEM
Rare Jugendstil Snake Buckle
Ref: 3973
£6500
6,500 Pound sterling equals
8,799.78 United States Dollar
The Jugendstil movement was Europe’s version of America’s Art Nouveau period. The buckle was created in Germany 1902
