19th century French English CUT STEEL belt
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I bought this collection years ago and was going to have it framed but just never got around to it.. My loss your gain because this has pieces that are as early as the 1800s up to the end of the 19th century ( 1800s). ( I have more photos of these if you want me to email them to you) The way to date these is not only with the number of facets but also by the backs of them where the rivets are. Each rosette ( faceted bead on top) is hand set onto these. This jewelry was popular in the 1800s but people dont realize it was actually done in the 1700s too. The way to tell is with more facets, the older it is. And French pieces were typically oval where as English were round. I have a combination of both. The largest piece is the belt and that is the oldest. I have the links and the long fleur de lis buckle too. I have never seen a fleur de list cut steel piece in the form of a buckle which is one reason it really intrigues me. That buckle is 6" long to give you an idea of the size of the other pieces ( also the dime in the photo will help). These are highly collectible especially ones that are not just your average square buckle. You are getting them all and they are sold as is.
Vintagesparkles
Spring Hill, Florida
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