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John Winston Mother of Pearl & Sterling Carved Eagle Head Belt Buckle, 1993

$2,200
£1,675.54
€1,931.30
CA$3,077.79
A$3,459.23
CHF 1,801.47
MX$42,072.76
NOK 23,052.07
SEK 21,860.15
DKK 14,413.97
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About the Item

An exquisitely and richly relief-carved eagle head in Gold Lip Mother Of Pearl set in Sterling Silver. Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed on the verso: "Friend or Foe You'll Never Know, Winston, 93' " Buckle measures 2.50 inches H. x 3.13 inches W., with a weight of 99.2 grams. The buckle bar measures 1.50 inches wide. This piece is in like-new condition and has not been previously worn. I am its original owner. A rare opportunity to acquire a classic example of this artist's work in pristine original condition. John Winston (b. 1948 - ) is renown for his belt buckles and bolo ties--all with incredibly detailed carvings in gemstone turquoise and mother-of-pearl. Winston's belt buckles and bolo ties appear in the collections of many celebrities and are highly sought after. Beginning in 2016, the artist also began crafting large free-standing sculptures of turquoise and malachite.
  • Creator:
    John Winston
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    99.2 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Width: 3.13 in (79.51 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1993
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2705217164942

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