Showing posts with label Buckle Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Buckle Design. Show all posts

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Small Antique Victorian Buckle Fob - Gold Gilt - 1890s



This is a small antique Victorian buckle fob. It was originally used as a slide type buckle, on a ribbon, for a gentleman's watch fob. The buckle is an ornate repousse design. Gold gilt. The large spring ring is gold filled. This piece dates to C1890.

Measurements:
1 1/4" by 1 3/8"

Condition:
---A few areas of greening. 
---Center bar has darkened over the years. 
---Spring ring shows wear.

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Antique Victorian Locket - Wood Grain Design - Faux Bois



This antique Victorian locket is so unusual. It has a faux bois or wood 
grain design. A buckle or strap with a silver screw. Same design front and 
back. It has a yellow, pink and green gold color. (I have not tested this locket.) 
The inside looks to be gold gilt. It has the original glass covers inside. 
This piece dates to the late 1800s.

Condition:
---The photo covers do not stay in place on their on.
---Wear to gold finish inside the locket. 
---Opens and closes perfectly.

Measurements:
1" by 3/4"

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