Belt buckle

Accessories

Inventory number
2019.12.11.4.AC.BL.C1830.FR
Description
Large belt buckle on brass base with pinchbeck ornamentation representing vegetal motifs with leaves and small flowers. The buckle is embellished with four rectangular shaped amethysts.

Such type of belt buckles is typical of 1830s and was worn with leg of mutton sleeved dresses.
Materials
Brass
Pinchbeck
Amethysts
Origin
circa 1830 France
Dimensions
Length : 4.5 cm
Height : 9 cm