Featured in this lot is this DeVore's Saddlery out of Helena, Montana belt and sterling silver 10k gold ranger buckle circa 1950's. The belt features a beautifully carved and tooled floral design to the to the face of the belt and shows a beautiful sterling silver and 10k gold and is marked with a 'CMS' hallmark and 'sterling' underneath the hallmark and '10k' under that. This belt is unmarked but attributed to DeVore's Saddlery. From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. The condition of this belt is fair with a repair section on neck of the belt and shows a slight patina to the belt but otherwise shows fair overall condition. The measurements of this belt are 38" x 1 3/4" x 1/2".