Can anyone identify this belt buckle?

[IggyKatz]

Hi all,

I recently came across this belt buckle at an estate sale. I know the stone is malachite but I'm not sure what the metal is, it's quite heavy at 142 grams or 5 ounces, 3 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" top to bottom. As you can see in the pics, it's signed by "Whalen" with what looks like a stylized eagle (?). Any help would be appreciated!
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[RW]

Hard to tell from photos alone but I would guess silver or possibly nickle. Does the rough end have any yellow color like brass?

 

[IggyKatz]

Yes, the pics don't show it very well, but it actually is gold colored and very rough

 

[rick67]

Weird.
Waylon Jennings eagle symbol is similar

 

[WaterScoop]

Welcome to our forum. Do you know if the base metal is silver?

I believe it’s a custom made belt buckle not mass produced. Most likely a local artisan without
A web presence or one that is no longer in business.

 

[IggyKatz]

Welcome to our forum. Do you know if the base metal is silver?

I believe it’s a custom made belt buckle not mass produced. Most likely a local artisan without
A web presence or one that is no longer in business.

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That's kind of what I was thinking... about the custom made part anyway. I don't know what the base metal is yet. Thank you for the welcome

 

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