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Lovely Victorian Art Nouveau Lady Amid Flowers Buckle browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: French: Pre 1900: Item # 379458 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $95 SALE (Reduced from $130) Free U.S. Shipping & Gift Wrap if Desired |
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This highly ornate antique Victorian buckle is a showpiece of Art Nouveau design, featuring a beautiful lady amid and even crowned with flowers. There's elaborate scrollwork, too, and all the repousse work was done in very high relief to enrich the design further with shadows and highlights. Dating to the Late Victorian era, circa 1890-1900, the buckle measures about 3" x 1 3/4" when both parts are fastened and its brackets will accommodate a sash or belt up to 1 1/8" wide. Imagine it at the waist of your prom gown -- or perhaps even a wedding dress -- although you could certainly wear it for less formal occasions, too. The metal under the gilding appears to be silver of less than sterling grade. (It isn't heavy enough to be pot metal.) Condition is lovely, showing only minor loss of gilt finish. The eye of the fastener (but not the hook) does seem to have been reattached at some point, possibly replaced. The buckle is very sturdy and wearable now, but of course our price reflects the old repair. This would be a great deal more expensive if perfect. Likely origin, based on style and quality of craftsmanship, is French or Belgian, although it reached us from a Chicago collection. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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