This belt buckle is made of abalone sea shell pieces and metal. I highly suspect that the metal is sterling silver. It is marked on the back in the area of what I call the tooth or claw, (the piece that sticks in to the punched out hole of the leather to secure it when wearing it) but that 'tooth" was placed right on the marking and the only word I can make out is "Mexico". Most of the older belt buckles like this one that you find online states them to be sterling. Also, I did the magnet test and the magnet did not stick, which it a big clue to sterling silver.
The buckle has nine abalone shell pieces in two rows. The abalone is very colorful with nice vibrant iridescent colors. It measures 2.25 by 1.5 inches and has a 1.25 inch bar opening in the back.
I purchased it at an estate sale so have no personal information regarding it's age. If I had to guess, I'd say its probably from the 1960s or 1970s. It is in excellent condition.
Delivery will be via USPS First Class Mail Parcel from California. Buyer to pay delivery charges of $4.40.
I gladly combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items can safely fit into a single package. It is best if possible to contact me first to let me know which items you'll be purchasing so that I can adjust the shipping charges, otherwise at checkout you will be charged the full shipping fee for each item. Should that happen, and if appropriate to do so, I refund a portion of those charges.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING depends on the country. Buyer must contact seller for shipping quote before making purchase. Seller reserves the right to void any transactions where contact has not been made prior to purchasing.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.
