Edward H. Bohlin of Holywood Vintage "Cheyenne" Western Belt and Buckle Set
Edward H. Bohlin of Holywood Vintage "Cheyenne" Western Belt and Buckle Set
Finely made Bohlin of Hollywood hand tooled belt and silver “Cheyenne” buckle set. Belt and buckle both are found in older and current catalogs. Originally designed for the silent screen cowboy Tom Mix, the 19 or "Cheyenne" series ranger buckle set is one of the oldest designs Bohlin has made. This one is on a beautiful 36” belt and is ready to wear. Just the buckle set alone retails now for $1,450 on the Bohlin website and would most likely take months to get if you can order one at all. The belt retails for over $995.00. This set new would cost you over $2400! In excellent condition and ready to wear. From the Bohlin website: “A pivotal movement in Edward Bohlin's life was his introduction to silent screen cowboy, Tom Mix. Mix played a critical role in starting our founder's career by bringing him to Hollywood. So supportive of Bohlin's talent, Mix introduced the young artisan to the great Hollywood director, Cecil B. DeMille. DeMille gave Ed Bohlin a job working on the production of DeMille's classic BEN HUR. Bohlin worked in the studio's saddle and leather shop and produced chariot harnesses and leggings for the film. Bohlin was so grateful to Mix he designed this very special buckle set for the star, and the Cheyenne was born.”