Georgian carved faceted steel collector's buckle.
Georgian carved faceted steel collector's buckle.
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Antique elongated buckle made up of small pieces of oiled and riveted steel one by one that are fixed to a base plate and were very popular as a substitute for diamonds in the 18th century. These pieces are by candlelight or at night they shine like diamonds.
Weight: 5.30 grams.
Dimensions:
It measures 5.5 cm long and 3.5 cm wide.
Composition:
** Faceted Cut Steel
Look at the photos please.
In England, where the most famous steel cutting workshops were located around 1760. Jewelers hit the green at that time cut steel jewelry at a higher price than gold. Steel jewelry became fashionable in France, and its enormous cost made it popular with the nobility. Napoleon, in his second marriage to Maria Luisa of Austria, commissioned a whole piece of cut steel for his new wife. By 1775, Mathew Boulton was the most famous blacksmith, first in London and then in Birmingham. By the 1790s the industry was producing its best work, though the French Revolution deprived British workshops of their best customer. Although many shops in England closed, the French cut steel industry survived into the early 19th century.
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See photos for your own impression (please note photos were taken in artificial light so colors may differ)
All the items we sell have their own personality, they are not new, they are unique pieces with wear and tear and imperfections over time. We love the patina of time, but if you don't like it, you can spend some time cleaning it and it will be perfect.
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Things you should know
Things you should know
What you are buying (important)
We sell antique and vintage items. These are not new or recently manufactured products. Due to their age and previous use, they may show signs of wear, marks, scratches, minor losses, or variations inherent to the passage of time. These characteristics are part of their nature and are not considered defects. We recommend carefully reviewing the photographs, as they show the actual condition of the piece. If you need to confirm a specific detail before purchasing, please contact us.
Photos and color
The photographs are taken under artificial light. For this reason, the color may vary slightly depending on your screen and lighting. If color is critical for you, we can send you additional photos taken in natural light to get as close as possible to the actual color.
Patina and cleaning
Many pieces develop a patina over time. We don't remove it, as it's a natural process that can take decades to form and, in many cases, contributes to the piece's aesthetic value and character.
If you decide to clean or polish, do so carefully and with the material in mind. The buyer should make this decision, as cleaning can affect the appearance, authenticity, and, in some cases, the value. If you need cleaning instructions based on the material, please contact us and we'll guide you.
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