Belts

[Talan]

28 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

Bonus points!

No it’s not mate - I was trying to get a pic done before the rain came on and I slung the buckle on back to front … I thought ‘fuck it’ and took the pics anyway 

 

No, the bonus points go to @indigoeagle and even more so to Tilmann - I'm very impressed with their delicacy. After all, they saw it but didn't ask 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I just didn't notice it

[indigoeagle]

2 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Yeah I knew the word but wondered why you asked - a) because I already said it was overdye; b) because pretty much all leather that isn’t struck through is ‘tea-core’

I was just pointing it out. Some people are very into it and also just double checking.

1 hour ago, Talan said:

No, the bonus points go to @indigoeagle and even more so to Tilmann - I'm very impressed with their delicacy. After all, they saw it but didn't ask 

Didn't notice it either

[Duke Mantee]

A third belt for @vintagefeatherr on IG - Sedgwick bridle (茶芯), brass hardware and turquoise 

 

Edited February 16, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

A belt to celebrate 32 years military service - natural Vachetta, antique Meiji period boro cloth, genuine blue goldstone gems and 30s vintage glass mounted on antique brass hardware 

Edited February 22, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

J&FJ Baker Harness in black and chocolate - about 5.5mm thick

Customer wanted me to use an old Tender buckle on the chocolate strap

[Duke Mantee]

Hand painted Vachetta with pigskin overlays, vintage steel buckle, copper hardware and goldstone and quartz gemstones - there were a few challenges with this belt, not least was painting the belt to capture an actual piece of artwork

 

Edited March 15, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[l13902733261]

5 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

 

I believe I had that same exact buckle? seller claim it's was from the 50s

[rodeo bill]

On 3/3/2023 at 3:45 PM, Duke Mantee said:

Customer wanted me to use an old Tender buckle on the chocolate strap

It's beautiful, but the buckle's upside down! I've never tried it this way up,  maybe it'd work really nicely. Lovely job though, and great to see a unique take on this buckle :-)

[Duke Mantee]

11 hours ago, rodeo bill said:

It's beautiful, but the buckle's upside down! I've never tried it this way up,  maybe it'd work really nicely. Lovely job though, and great to see a unique take on this buckle :-)

Thanks mate - it actually sits very neat reversed, and a bit smoother at the coiled section holding the pin. I’ve got 3 of your belts and I never thought about it until discussing during the build.

Edited March 16, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

3 hours ago, l13902733261 said:

I believe I had that same exact buckle? seller claim it's was from the 50s

That’s the info I have too - definitely steel, and certainly seems to be Anchor Brand who I think are defunct 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Finally putting this beauty on duty

[Dr_Heech]

I really love that belt @beautiful_FrEaK - nice and simple with the type of buckle l've always preferred. Are those your new Denime's? Interesting  in that pic how far the front belt loops are apart (from each other) compared to, say Conners or Lvc. 

 

 

Edited March 16, 2023 by Dr_Heech

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@Dr_Heech yep those are the new ones. i prefer these wider spaced belt loops.

[Duke Mantee]

Another for @Low Key - bridle leather in a lovely satchel tan colour with a variation of a design from my own belt - the swirling logs (swastikas) were potentially a step too far so I’ve remade the pattern and incorporated a thunderbird symbol. The buckle steel and studs are nickel plated steel

Edited March 26, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

… and a third for @Low Key - simple affair in russet 9-11oz harness (1 ¾” width) with a nickel plated Japanese brass buckle and matching chicago screws 

Edited March 26, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

One for a friend of a friend … the mighty Rob Peru on IG. This is a 12oz (5mm thick) harness leather with a solid brass buckle I’ve stripped back and rubbed down to give it a matte finish … both leather and brass will patina quite significantly - oh and held together with solid copper saddlers rivets

Edited March 26, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

And the last - for today at least … a 3rd belt for my pal @Broark

He took a liking to a Warehouse suede belt, which (in true Fast Show style) was nice, but this is roughout (has grain) not suede (has no grain) and has a wee bonus silver coin

Edited March 26, 2023 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

A ‘Woodstock’ belt made from 9oz bridle leather for @sparecutter on IG - the lettering is bookended by starbursts with chinese turquoise gemstones in the centre

[chicote]

I love your lettering! 

[Duke Mantee]

8 hours ago, chicote said:

I love your lettering! 

Thank you - styles can be a bit limited given the space so it’s nice to get a bit of expression 

[Duke Mantee]

For a skull fanatic on IG - 9oz Walpier Buttero Rocky with distressed nickel plated brass buckle and matching screws, vintage steel hardware, Jet gemstones and silver pewter skull conchos

[unders]

Some absolutely stunning stuff on this page Duke

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, unders said:

Some absolutely stunning stuff on this page Duke

Thanks mate - really very much appreciated 

[Broark]

Thanks again @Duke Mantee, fantastic work as always!
First photo is in direct sunlight, making the leather appear a bit more orange than it really is.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Looks like a baby Highland cow 

[Duke Mantee]

15 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Looks like a baby Highland cow 

[Duke Mantee]

@hollowedlungs on IG wanted a belt to replace his Warehouse belt which he wasn’t entirely satisfied with - and coincidentally the exact same belt that made me decide to do what I’m doing.  Anyways a solid brass buckle set on a 32mm width 11oz Wickett & Craig bridle leather strap - edges painted 

 

[Duke Mantee]

A belt for @andymui97 on IG who chose an array of vintage jewels and overlays as a nod to to the luminous (radium) overlays used on a run of novelty belts in the late 20s~early 30s

The leather is J&FJ Baker oak tan bridle, the overlays are pigskin, the jewels are vintage glass and the hardware is brass with an antique finish

[Duke Mantee]

Couple more for a couple abroad

Another ring belt this time with nickel plated brass d-rings and heavyweight stitching on Wickett & Craig bridle leather 

 

And a pull up buffalo leather with hand patina brass buckle