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Very Rare, Exciting & Huge Victorian Shoe Clips browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: Costume: Pre 1900: Item # 327304 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $89 Free 1st Class U.S. Shipping (& Gift Wrap if Desired) |
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Layers and layers of gracefully shaped and incised leaves ornament this remarkable and exquisitely crafted set of enormous antique clips. The engraved front surfaces feel wonderfully silky - a real treat to touch and the reverses are fascinating, too. The hinged fasteners are highly detailed and, beneath them, you can see how the clips were built up architecturally in layers, showing a strong Arts & Crafts influence. They were definitely hand-assembled, if not entirely hand-crafted.
Measuring about 2 5/8" by 2", the clips date from the late 19th or very early 20th century; they're certainly no later than Edwardian, but probably Victorian. The metal, quite sturdy, looks like gilded brass in back but bronze in front, so you might want to polish the fronts it you prefer a brighter look. Overall condition is excellent. It's quite unusual to find clips of this great age that are so gently worn. If you clip these on your favorite pumps, you'll step out in spectacular style - or they'd be equally enchanting on a pair of jacket pockets. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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