Today he owns hundreds, a sampling of which shine in this issue (see “ Buckle Up,”). From pawnshops, antique shops, Western shows, and even passersby on the street, Brandes has amassed an ...

Vogt is an anomaly in this regard; most belt makers specialize in one or the other discipline. Kielty, for instance, makes only cast buckle sets, while James Stegman, owner of Comstock Heritage ...

Bidding for the belt buckle opened at $7,500, and its final sale price will be evenly split between both nonprofit charities dedicated to preserving and promoting the “Western way of life.” ...