SILVER ART NOUVEAU BELT BUCKLE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Hollow white metal oval belt buckle with woman’s face on front with flowing hair turning into vines, leaves, and trumpet / bell flowers with two large pansies at the bottom. The back has two large slide bars and a small hook. Piece has overall appearance of once having been varnished.

Object name:

SILVER ART NOUVEAU BELT BUCKLE

Made from:

silver

Date made:

1880-1915

Size:

5” L x 3 ¼” H

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

2014.6.1

Class:

ACCESSORY

Signature marks:

MARK: sterling 1606

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973