{"product_id":"the-heirloom-buckle-portrait","title":"The Western Heirloom Buckle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece that feels like it could have been pulled from the walls of an old Western estate, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heirloom Buckle Portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e transforms an ornate belt buckle into a small-scale work of decorative art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center is a dimensional Western belt buckle featuring a longhorn motif surrounded by intricate scrollwork. The buckle has been aged in deep bronze and antique-gold tones, then individually accented with sparkling crystal details that catch the light without taking away from its timeworn character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is mounted against a softly distressed neutral background and surrounded by an exceptionally ornate frame. Layers of scrolling leaves, florals, and raised architectural details have been hand-finished in rich antique gold with darkened recesses that emphasize every carved detail. Additional crystals have been individually placed throughout the frame, creating little moments of unexpected sparkle across an otherwise beautifully aged surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe juxtaposition is what makes this piece so special—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern heritage, European ornamentation, antique patina, and jewelry-like embellishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e all brought together in one small statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply displaying a beautiful buckle, this piece treats it like the treasure it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10½” W × 10” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind artwork features an ornate dimensional Western belt buckle with a longhorn centerpiece, intricate tooled-style scrollwork, individually placed crystal embellishments, a hand-finished neutral background, and a richly dimensional antique-inspired frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame itself has been layered and distressed by hand in warm antique gold and deep bronze tones, allowing the darker finish to settle naturally into the carved details and create the appearance of age and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystals are scattered intentionally throughout both the buckle and frame, giving the piece a subtle jewelry-like quality rather than an overly polished or uniform sparkle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just over ten inches, this is one of those smaller pieces that can completely finish a collected vignette. Style it on a stack of antique books, tuck it into a bookshelf, display it on a console, or layer it among larger artwork, architectural fragments, candlesticks, and sculptural objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the longhorn buckle gives it an unmistakably Western soul, the ornate frame keeps it from feeling overtly rustic. It has that distinctly Michelle Butler mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern, European, antique, glamorous, and wonderfully unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because the piece is displayed on its own stand rather than requiring wall installation, it can easily move throughout the home as your collections and styling change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was created individually by hand using a found belt buckle, dimensional frame, jewelry elements, crystals, and multiple layers of hand-applied finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariations in patina, texture, distressing, crystal placement, brushwork, and the original found components are intentional. They are what give the artwork its collected character and ensure that another can never be recreated exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little piece of the West, framed like an heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Butler Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67628011913532,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6933\/9805\/files\/IMG-6569.jpg?v=1791144358","url":"https:\/\/michellebutlerdesigns.com\/products\/the-heirloom-buckle-portrait","provider":"Michelle Butler Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}