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Lot 38:
Description
A collection of six vintage novelty belt buckles and two leather belts featuring biker, Western, and music-themed designs. The assortment includes a cast metal buckle in the form of a human skull wearing a cowboy hat, a heavy brass-toned metal buckle with raised lettering reading ELVIS, and a cast metal buckle depicting a motorcyclist in profile riding a vintage-style motorcycle. Also included is a large brass-toned buckle with green enamel detailing featuring a skeletal head and engine components with the text MEAN MACHINE, and a large dark-finished cast metal buckle sculpted in the form of a soaring eagle with spread wings. The collection is accompanied by two dark brown or black leather belts. The buckles are primarily constructed from cast metal alloys, with some featuring plated finishes or enamel work.
Eagle buckle: approximately 11.5 cm in width
Elvis buckle: approximately 9 cm in width
Mean Machine buckle: approximately 11 cm in width
Leather belts: approximately 3.5 cm to 4 cm in width.
Condition report:
The items are in used vintage condition. Visible surface wear, scratches, and minor pitting are present across the metal buckles. The brass-toned plating on the Elvis and Mean Machine buckles shows signs of thinning and tarnishing. The leather belts exhibit significant signs of wear, including creasing, surface cracking, and stretching around the adjustment holes.
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