We have similar Belt Buckle items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Dylan L. Markings: Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight: 18.2 Grams. Metal Type: German Silver. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements: The buckle measures 2.19″ long by 3.17″ wide. Collectible Type: Sash Cape Buckle. Men’s or Women’s: Women’s. This large belt, cape, or sash buckle was made in the Rococo style, with large swirling bands of German silver composing it. The buckle features large swirling foliate motifs, and is a lovely example of Art Nouveau jewelry. The motifs adorning this lovely buckle were hand chased into the metal. Damage: Age appropriate wear. This item is slightly tarnished in places, which is to be expected of an item this age. The price of this item has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. The late Baroque or Rococo period prevailed in the 18th century. The period was known for its substantial use of asymmetrical designs, curves, gold, and witty, whimsical themes. Both men and women at court wore sparkling gemstones set in gold during this period, as well as colorless glass pastes and pearls. Colored gems were often highly foiled behind them to enhance the depth of color. Jewelry was often created with naturalistic, floral designs. Rococo jewelry also featured embossed and engraved floral and feather designs on metal. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Belt Buckles”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Theme: Art Nouveau
• Decade: 1890s
• Color: Silver
• Metal: German Silver
• Material: Silver
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Gender: Women
• Jewelry Department: Fine