Belt Buckle
1910-1940 (made)
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Rectangular plaque with buckle fitting on the back; the front decorated with stamped and partially oxidised geometric decoration of alternating rectangles and lobed motifs around a central polished rectangle with beaded edge. Attaching at the back is a narrow clip to which the belt end would attach which fastens into the back of the plaque.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stamped white metal, partially oxidised |
| Brief description | Belt buckle and clip, white metal, made by WMF (Württembergische metallwarenfabrik) Germany, circa 1910-1940 |
| Physical description | Rectangular plaque with buckle fitting on the back; the front decorated with stamped and partially oxidised geometric decoration of alternating rectangles and lobed motifs around a central polished rectangle with beaded edge. Attaching at the back is a narrow clip to which the belt end would attach which fastens into the back of the plaque. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | WMF mark on hook on the back of the plaque
WMF and 'O' in lozenge on clip |
| Credit line | Given by Robert A. Hiller |
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| Accession number | M.13:1,2-2016 |
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| Record created | June 13, 2016 |
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