Vintage Western ranger belt featuring a 925 Mexico marked sterling silver buckle set mounted on a quality tooled leather belt by Looper Leather Goods.

The sterling ranger set includes the matching buckle, keeper, and tip, all displaying attractive floral and ribbon motifs with contrasting rose-gold-tone and gold-tone decorative overlays against a sterling silver base. The buckle reverse is marked 925 Mexico. Additional marks appear present but are worn and no longer fully legible.

The belt is stamped Looper Leather Goods, Size 42, Model 169B, and retains a vintage Mock Brothers Western Wear retailer sticker. Research indicates Looper Leather Goods operated as an Oklahoma leather maker, adding an interesting regional connection to this piece.

Measurements:

• Marked Size: men’s size 42

• Overall Length: Approximately 45 inches from buckle to tip

• Width: Approximately 1.5 inches

• keepers are .75 inches

Condition:

Vintage pre-owned condition with honest age and wear. The leather remains supple and displays attractive tooling throughout. Expected wear is present from age and use, including edge wear, finish wear, and normal use around the adjustment holes. The sterling buckle set retains excellent eye appeal with natural patina. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

The buckle set features contrasting rose-gold-tone and gold-tone decorative overlays. Mid-century Mexican silverwork frequently incorporated contrasting overlay materials for decorative effect. The overlay materials on this example have not been professionally tested and are described by appearance only. No representation is made regarding gold content beyond the visible color and construction shown in the photographs.

Based on construction, styling, and available research, the belt and buckle set likely date from the 1940s through early 1960s.

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