Late Edwardian Renaissance Revival Buckle w/Embroidered Silk Belt

Late Edwardian Renaissance Revival Buckle w/Embroidered Silk Belt

Circa 1909 or 1910, this rectangular buckle in a Renaissance Revival style features a lacy, scrolling filigree with foliate designs and a little flower in the very center. Attached to it is a jonquil silk belt hand-embroidered with oak leaves and acorns, in chartreuse, green, and brown.

The 1909 "New York Fashions" catalog from the National Cloak & Suit Co. shows belts quite similar to this one, including embroidered silk examples and one with a filigree buckle described as a "Renaissance buckle of Roman gilt".

Measuring 2.5" x 3", the white metal buckle has traces of a gold wash, primarily in front, and has finish wear to the elements that hook underneath it (invisible while worn) It has real "presence" despite its light weight, due to the layering of the stamped elements (which also heightens the ornate appearance).

The belt measures 30.5" from where it is attached to the buckle to where it is attached to the hook, and has light overall soiling but still presents beautifully. All in all, this lovely antique accessory is in very good condition.

Proud Member of the VFG Vintage Fashion Guild

Item ID: ryn215i

Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: silver, gold, jonquil, chartreuse, green, brown, Size: 30.5"

$44 USD

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