RIDE PONY RIDE!

Simple details are always beautiful. This belt and buckle from Tex and Tan Western Leather Co. is the epitome of that. The sleek vintage, tooled leather strap is a great base for the intricate work of the sterling silver buckle. Swirling scroll details are etched around the round buckle and finished with a centered brass horse and rider. It may be a simple belt, but it’ll have you saying ride pony ride!

History: 

Founded in 1919 by the Welhausen family in Yoakum, Texas, Tex Tan began as a small tannery and later became a renowned manufacturer of Western saddles, belts, and leather goods. Renamed Texas Tanning & Manufacturing Co. in 1929 and later Tex Tan in the 1940s, the company became a staple of American Western wear and was eventually acquired by the Tandy Corporation in 1956.

• artist: Tex Tan Western Leather Co.
• hallmarks: TEX TAN YOAKUM TEXAS WESTERN LEATHER CO HAND ENGRAVED STERLING FRONT NICKEL SILVER BACK
  
• materials: sterling silver, nickel, brass, vintage leather strap
• dimensions: 36" strap, 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  
• weight: 160 grams
• vintage condition
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
  
• nice patina with oxidation
• wear from use 
• vintage belt strap
• style number: Belt-1001