Western Leather Belt, 1930s Shell Buckle, Floral Embossed Cowhide

A reissue of the scalloped shell buckle that was a staple of the American West in the 1930s, on a wide 4 cm strap embossed with a floral scroll.

The Italian cowhide is water dyed and the colour is brought out by hand. With wear the rubbed areas show the layer underneath, for a brown-core look. The buckle is lead-free H65 brass with a heavy silver plating, stamped SOLID BRASS on the back; the silver dulls and mellows as it oxidises.

■ Material
Leather: cowhide (Italian), embossed
Buckle: lead-free H65 brass, silver plated

■ Colour
Black / Dark brown

■ Photos
Black: 1. Dark brown: 2. Both colours and worn: 3 onward.

■ Sizes
W32 / W34 / W36 / W38
See the measurements chart below the size selector.
*L1 is the length from the buckle end to the first hole; there are five holes, 2 cm apart.

■ Country of origin
China

■ Care
・Keep it out of the rain. If it does get wet, blot the water off with a dry cloth and let it dry naturally in the shade.
・Wipe marks with a dry soft cloth and feed the leather with a leather cream as needed.
・The metal hardware oxidises and mellows with use. A polish brings the shine back.
・Hang it up or coil it loosely for storage.
・Keep it out of direct sunlight, heat and damp.

■ About natural leather
・Creases, vein marks, scars and unevenness of colour are part of a natural hide, not faults.
・Colour may transfer or fade, and the leather will change with wear.
・Every piece looks slightly different.