Lot 273

Navajo Sonoran Gold Turquoise Belt Buckle

Estimate: $750 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is a sterling silver and Sonoran Gold turquoise, signed belt buckle from master silversmith, Betta Lee. The buckle displays sterling silver shadow box style construction with three cabochons of Sonoran Gold mine turquoise set into the shadow box. The face of the buckle displays silver floral designs and a tooled border. The buckle is marked across the back, reading "Sterling B. Lee", and was made by Betta Lee. The piece shows good condition overall, with some wear and dark patina across the face. The buckle measures 3" long by 2 1/4" wide.