Edward H. Bohlin Sterling Silver Buckle & VOGT Hand Tooled Belt

Description:

Born in Sweden in 1895, Edward Bohlin ran away from home at age 15, working his way to America on a huge four-mast schooner with dreams of Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West in his head. Ed worked cattle drives around Montana before opening his first saddle shop in Cody, Wyoming where he did rope tricks in front of his shop to draw business.

From his humble beginnings to his fame in Hollywood for high-end pieces, Edward crafted more than 12,000 Bohlin saddles including many grand silver outfits of Tournament of Roses Parade fame. He also dressed many silver screen heroes and horses with his grand style of buckles, spurs and gun belts. His company was without equal among western style silversmiths building a reputation on flawless workmanship. The Edward H Bohlin company, which operated from the early 1920s through the 1980s (under Ed's watchful eye but continues to operate under other ownership), reached its apex in the 1930s when the Hollywood cowboys reigned supreme.

Edward Bohlin arrived in Hollywood at the perfect time. A time when westerns were all the craze. Because of this Bohlin was able to make many pieces for many well known western actors such as John Wayne, Roy Rodgers, Dale Evans, Montie Montana, and Clayton Moore.

This sterling silver belt buckle is one of his amazing crafts. Bohlin passed away in 1980. This buckle dates back from the 1950's-1960's. The belt is accompanied by an amazing hand tooled leather belt by VOGT. One of Mexico's finest belt makers. A true museum piece in pristine condition. Only for people who want the real deal!

Sizing: 

Buckle measurements are shown in the pictures. Total length of the belt including buckle is 107 cm.