Phillip Morse Jr. Chippewa Sterling Silver & 11.5mm-24mm Turquoise Cluster Belt Buckle W/Leather Belt - This large Native American belt buckle was made by Chippewa silversmith Phillip Morse Jr. The buckle is crafted of solid sterling silver and has a turquoise cluster design with 11.5mm-24mm turquoise set in sawtooth edges. According to our seller, her parents started in the Native American jewelry business in 1972, and the family would travel to the New Mexico Native American reservations and purchase pieces directly from the tribes. They eventually went into the gold jewelry business and have kept these pieces in their private collection for over 40 years. The belt buckle is signed "PM" and "Sterling". Measurements: buckle-3.75" x 2.75", length-4.25" buckle to end. (BUCKLE WEIGHT: 97.3 grams) PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.