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Art Nouveau Silvered Belt Buckle in the Form of Peacock Feathers, circa 1900
$743.49
£550.80
€625
CA$1,022.63
A$1,137.46
CHF 596.71
MX$13,879.56
NOK 7,489.44
SEK 7,057.89
DKK 4,758.67
About the Item
An elegant and beautifully crafted Art Nouveau belt buckle, designed as a pair of stylized peacock feathers, dating to around 1900.
The buckle is composed of two separate halves which interlock to form a symmetrical, fan-like composition. Each half is cast and worked in silvered metal, the surfaces adorned with radiating engraved lines that evoke the natural texture of a feather. Darkened accents highlight the relief work, enhancing the sculptural presence and depth of the design. At the center of each feather is a vivid blue iris made of early synthetic material, which gives the buckle a captivating lifelike quality and a dramatic visual focus.
The peacock feather was a highly fashionable motif during the Art Nouveau period, admired both for its natural elegance and for its symbolic associations with beauty, immortality, and renewal. Artists and designers across Europe embraced such natural forms, transforming them into imaginative, flowing decorative elements that captured the spirit of the age. This buckle embodies the Art Nouveau fascination with organic lines and symbolic imagery, while also serving as a functional yet ornamental accessory.
Details
Type: Belt buckle
Period: Art Nouveau, circa 1900
Material: Silvered metal with darkened accents and synthetic blue irises
Gross weight: 74.5 grams
Dimensions: approx. 9.5 × 6.5 cm
Condition: Very good antique condition; light surface wear consistent with age, patina preserved, synthetic “eye” inlays which have scratches.
This dramatic buckle is both a wearable object and a work of art, making it a rare survivor of fin-de-siècle fashion design. Collectible, decorative, and steeped in symbolic meaning, it is an exceptional addition to any collection of Art Nouveau jewelry, fashion accessories, or decorative arts.
- Metal:
- Weight:74.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 3.75 in (95 mm)Length: 2.56 in (65 mm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Rotterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1630226758742
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