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Very Large 3″ Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle
$150.00
Beautifully made, this is a very large fancy antique Victorian to early Art Nouveau sterling silver belt or sash buckle. It is marked and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver….not plated. Size is 3″ long by 2.5″ wide. The sterling silver is very thick, solid and strong. Weight is heavy at 43 grams. Other than some light surface age wear it is in Excellent Original condition. No dents. No tears. No repair. All original. The buckle mechanism is strong and moves easily. This is a gorgeous showy buckle for your antique clothing and accessories collection.
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