Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Turquoise & Mixed Stones, Knifewing, Vacit Hallmark, Vintage, 1104

A SHOWSTOPPING STATEMENT

Some vintage pieces need no introduction, and this is one of them. Gary & Paulinis Vacit have brought us a showstopping sterling silver buckle featuring a knifewig crafted from inlaid stones of turquoise, coral, onyx, and mother of pearl. The rest of the buckle is filled with a multitude of gorgeous silverwork accents and a thick bar border. Add it to whichever belt you want and watch your look elevate with ease. You won’t regret this purchase.

• artist: Gary & Paulinis Vacit
• artist bio & marks: 

  Gary Vacit (Zuni). Active 1960s-1970s. Mosaic Inlay; stamp work. Shares marks with his wife Paulinis Vacit. Son of Frank Vacit.

  GVacit (etched script); G + P Vacit (etched script); Gary + Paulinis Vacit (etched script)

  
  

  Paulinis Vacit (Zuni). Active 1960s-1970s. Mosaic Inlay. Shares the marks with her husband Gary Vacit. Daughter of Julalita Lamy. 

  Marks: G + P Vacit (etched script); Gary + Paulinis Vacit (etched script)

• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmark: engraver's pen: Gary & Paulinis Vacit Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, onyx
• dimensions: 3" x 2 1/4" buckle, 32" strap
  
• weight: 119 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings 
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
  
• vintage leather strap
• style: Belt-1104