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Buckles

1865-1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These were bought for seven shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Buckle
  • Buckle
Materials and techniques
Silver frame with steel fittings and silver pin
Brief description
Pair of facetted silver buckles with steel fittings, Salamanca (Spain), 1865-1870.
Physical description
Pair of silver buckles with steel loop chapes, with two internal spikes, and single silver pin. The buckles are slightly bowed and consist of a series of rounded plaques with engraved floral and geometric decoration.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.4cm
  • Width: 4.8cm
  • Depth: 1.3cm
Subject depicted
Summary
These were bought for seven shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Collection
Accession number
1146&A-1873

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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