Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 25, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Two

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1253

ANTIQUE ENAMELED OPENWORK METAL BELT OR DRESS BUCKLES, LOT OF SEVEN

Estimate: $100 - $150
Sold for
$343.75
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE ENAMELED OPENWORK METAL BELT OR DRESS BUCKLES, LOT OF SEVEN, each two-part form having an openwork gilt-brass / bronze-toned metal frame with enameled decoration, including two with scimitar-type dagger locks, one buckle similar to the smaller dagger lock example but lacking lock and presented on a cream-colored belt/sash, two near-matching examples having green rhinestones to centers with one having enameled and gilt embossed decoration to stone, and a buckle with clover / shamrocks. Unmarked. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. Larger dagger lock example 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" OA. 

Condition

Mostly in good to very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and other imperfections including a few to several chips/losses and cracks/hairlines to enamel, worn spots/losses to gilt finishes, and some bending; buckle on belt/sash having a loss to lock, break to one half at clasp, several losses to enamel.

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From the collection of Betty Driver, Broadway, VA.