Victorian White Metal Buckles, matched pair. j-buvc542cn Glass Trade Beads the body of a mandarin

the body of a mandarin duck

slightly graduated

An eye-catching and unique piece

This is old coral

The back of the pin has a safety clasp that was probably added at a later date than the original pin body was made

Victorian White Metal Buckles, matched pair. j-buvc542cn Glass Trade Beads the body of a mandarinThis pair of Victorian White Metal Buckles is cast to mimic the look of cut steel buckles of the same era, likely intended for a lady's belt or decorative adornment for the large hats popular in this period. The buckles feature an abstract, radiating pattern. Slight bending is observed, but the buckles remain in excellent condition. Measuring 6. 7 x 4. 7 cm, this matched pair is sold together.