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Victorian Silver Buckle Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Tis wide glossy silver buckle bangle has a chunky and stylish look about it. The design of the
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

French Multicoloured Enamel and Silver Buckle, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
French multi-coloured enamel and silver buckle, Paris, France, circa 1880. Lovely enamelling with
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1880s French Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Buckle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
For buckle jewelry lovers here is a bright and perfect sterling silver buckle ring. The ring is
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1870s British Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Fully Hallmarked Birmingham
Located in San Francisco, CA
British Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1" x 2.5" x 2.5"
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Walker & Hall Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Buckle
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
Walker & Hall antique Victorian sterling silver buckle, with lovely floral edging decoration
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Early 1900s English Antique Silver Buckles

Antique Silver Buckle Bangle Dated 1882 Birmingham Horton Brothers
Located in London, GB
Antique Silver Buckle Bangle Dated 1882 Birmingham Horton Brothers A beautiful buckle design on top
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Antique Portuguese Silver Buckle Bracelet With Basket Weave Work Dated C. 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique Portuguese Silver Buckle Bracelet With Basket Weave Work Dated Circa 1890 Lovely quality
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1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Cased Figural Victorian Silver Buckle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large figural Victorian silver buckle brooch with a monogram. The brooch retains its original
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Austrian Viennese Secessionist silver guilloche enamel belt buckle by renowned
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Antique Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
Georg A Scheid Austrian Silver Guilloche Enamel Silver Buckle
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H 2.17 in W 3.06 in D 0.4 in
Georgian Paste and Silver Buckle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian buckle is set with gorgeous sparkling paste. Paste Diameter: 3.5mm Buckle
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1830s British Georgian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Museum Quality Antique Saframpolis Safranbolu Greek Coral Enamel Silver Buckle
Located in New York, NY
A Museum Quality silver-gilt belt buckle with enamel decoration, and teardrop shaped coral and
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Early 19th Century Greek Artisan Antique Silver Buckles

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Coral, Silver, Enamel

Antonio Cortelazzo Damascened Silver Buckle with the Birth of Venus
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large buckle in neo-renaissance style depicting the birth of Venus in silver with a damescened
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1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Buckles

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Gold, Steel, Silver

Jugendstil Silver Buckle by Max Joseph Gradl, for Theodor Fahrner, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Superb Jugendstil Buckle designed by Max Gradl for Theodor Fahrner Additional Information: Material
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Silver Buckles

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Chalcedony, Silver

Victorian-Era Etched Floral with Inlaid "Floral Lady" 3-Piece Silver Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently detailed, this 3-piece Victorian-era etched Silver buckle of beautiful
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Early 1800s British Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Georgian Engraved Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle, 1825
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This silver rectangular curved sash buckle is made in early nineteenth century, Georgian era. The
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sash Buckle by Blackinton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver sash buckle. With etched decoration to the front. These buckles
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle from 1901
By Able & Charnell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1901 by Able & Charnell, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Angell Antique Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle with Cherubs
By George Angell & Co
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The buckle is composed of sterling silver and either
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th century French 800. silver and blue enamel belt buckle
Located in Braintree, GB
Late 19th century French 800. silver and blue enamel belt buckle. Hallmarked with French boar head
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Belt Buckle, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 1902
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Antique Arts & Crafts silver belt buckle, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 1902 Assayed in London
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle from 1901 by John Tiley
By John Tiley
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London 1901 by John Tiley, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Belt
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver

Important and rare jewish silver Sivlonot /wedding belt, Frankfurt 1707-1723
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
belts: the groom sent his bride a belt with a gold buckle; she sent him a belt with a silver buckle. The
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Early 18th Century German Antique Silver Buckles

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Gold Plate, Silver

Jasperware Buckle, Wedgwood, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1795
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A jasper medallion decorated with Aphrodite, set in cut steel as a buckle, probably by Matthew
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Cut Steel

Jasperware Buckle, Wedgwood, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1795
Jasperware Buckle, Wedgwood, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1795
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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique Traditional Armenian Ladies Silver and Niello Belt
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique traditional Armenian ladies silver and niello belt Made in Imperial Russia, possibly
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1890s Armenian Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Antique Traditional Armenian Ladies Silver and Niello Belt
Antique Traditional Armenian Ladies Silver and Niello Belt
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sandwich Box with Leather Case
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
belt buckles and stud catch. Condition This antique silver sandwich box is an exceptional gauge of
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1890s British Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box (1889)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta box
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1880s English Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Niello Silver Wax Seal Stamp and Rectangular Niello and Crystal Scent Bottle
Located in Delft, NL
Niello Silver wax seal stamp and rectangular niello and crystal scent bottle Niello Silver wax
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Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Silver Plated Kettle-Drum Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare, possibly unique, three-piece, silver-plated tea set, comprising a teapot
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George III Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats with Coat of Arms
By George Smith
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique George III sterling silver pair of sauce boats with coat of arms. Maker: George Smith (II
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1760s British Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German 935 standard silver ten piece picnic tea
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1920s Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Edwardian Silver Ornate Buckle Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bangle is not only beautifully modelled with buckle detail but it also has beautiful leaf
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Antique Equestrian Silver Toast Letter Rack by Makers Walker & Hall 1918
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
A great quality equestrian silver toast or letter rack by makers Walker & Hall dated Sheffield 1918
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1910s Great Britain (UK) Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver

1890 Victorian Sterling Silver Enameled Buckle
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning sterling silver and enamel buckle from the 1890 Victorian era is gorgeous. The enamel
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1890s American Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique silver belt buckle from the Jugendstil period, Germany 1890-1914. The buckle is
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
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W 1.78 in L 2.37 in
Victorian Silver Bangle with Buckle Detail
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This silver cuff bangle has gorgeous movable buckle detail as the main detail. The buckle has
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1850s British Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Rare Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Edward C. Brown
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, GB
Rare Victorian silver tea and coffee set by Edward C. Brown English, 1867 Milk jug: Height 7.5cm
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1860s English Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Antique Georgian c.1800 Silver and Black dot paste shoe buckle with engraved Rose
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
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H 2.37 in W 3.15 in
Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
of her dancing shoe to the working buckles on the engraved silver straps. It is finished with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set
Etched Glass Lady's Leg Bar Set
H 15.25 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in
Georg Jensen Amethyst Chalcedony Silver Bolero Buckle
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Georg Jensen circa 1904, design no. 6. Literature: cf. Georg Jensen Jewelry, BGC Yale, ISBN: 0 300 107064, p.155 pl. no.48
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Silver Buckles

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Suspender Buckles
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver suspender buckles In sterling silver. By Gorham Manufacturing Co
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Suspender Buckles
Antique 19th Century Gorham Sterling Silver Suspender Buckles
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H 1.74 in W 1.86 in D 0.36 in L 11.26 in
Antique Silver Filigree and Cannetille Foliage Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a Dutch Walcher apron buckle, which was worn as a closure at the back of an apron. The
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Chased Belt Buckle
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning work here on this buckle. Chasing all over the front, displaying great detailing
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Enamel Sash Buckle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sash buckle brooch. With green and white bands of enamel on a sterling silver frame
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Enamel Sash Buckle Brooch
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver & Enamel Sash Buckle Brooch
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H 1.7 in W 3.04 in D 0.44 in
Large Art Deco Silver Tone and Rhinestone Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco silver tone belt buckle with clear faceted rhinestones and millgrain edging
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Buckles

Antique Victorian Silver Gilded Rose Gold Buckle Link Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique Victorian buckle link bracelet created in silver and gilded rose gold. The
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

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Rose Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Gargoyle Grotesque Buckle Belle Epoque God Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare antique Belle Epoque Buckle in Sterling Silver with a Gargoyle, God or
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Buckle Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is modelled in solid silver and forms a belt and
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

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Agate, Silver

Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Silver Yom Kippur Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Yom Kippur belt buckle, Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1870. Repoussé with Lions of
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19th Century Austrian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle with Red and Black Belts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a highly ornate and decorative old Anglo-Indian silver belt buckle with red and black
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Silver

French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Buckles

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
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W 1.34 in D 0.38 in L 2.09 in
Georg Jensen 826 Silver Antique Belt Buckle with Coral
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen 826 Silver Museum Quality Antique Belt Buckle with Coral. This is an extremely rare
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Silver Buckles

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Belt Buckle #144, c1888
By Gorham
Located in valatie, NY
Gorham Sterling Silver Belt Buckle #144, c1888. The design work of stylized flowers and shells is
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1880s American Antique Silver Buckles

Victorian Cherub Angel Belt Buckle Belle Epoque Sterling Silver Acanthus Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Silver with Cherub and Angel Imagery with acanthus leaf and fruit designs throughout. The buckle is
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Belt Buckle with Samurais, Woshing Shanghai
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Two-piece belt buckle in sterling silver. Made in Woshing Shanghai circa 1910. It depicts samurais
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Buckles

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Silver

Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment A unique and rare
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Buckle Brooch, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique Belle Époque diamond buckle design brooch, with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Silver Buckles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique George W. Shiebler Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Belt Buckle #4385
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique George W. Shiebler sterling silver and 14K gold belt buckle. George W. Shiebler & Co pf NY
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1890s Antique Silver Buckles

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Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Unisex Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
perfectly both for Ladies and Gents. A large figural Victorian gold silver buckle brooch with a monogram
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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Buckles

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Diamond

Piel Freres Art Nouveau Silver Plated and Turquoise Glass Chain Buckle Belt
By Piel Frères
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau Piel Freres silver plated chain belt, stamped PF on the buckle. The stunning panels are
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Buckles

US Naval Academy USNA 1927 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case & Mayan Belt Buckle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Robinson" Hallmarked weighting 80.2 gram plus a Mayan Sterling Silver Belt Buckle 1 3/4 inch by 1 1/4 inch
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Silver Buckles

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Buckles For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique silver buckles for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique silver buckles. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Haseler Brothers and Liberty & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Agate versions, from our inventory of 15, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of antique cushion cut, bead and cabochon can be found today on these pages. Most of our antique silver buckles for sale are for women, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Silver Buckles?

Prices for antique silver buckles start at $125 and top out at $38,002 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $900.
Questions About Antique Silver Buckles
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Montana Silversmiths belt buckles are made of sterling silver, but they're typically coated in rhodium to make them both appear brighter and avoid oxidation. The rhodium keeps the belt buckle looking shiny for longer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.