Antique Art Nouveau Sterling 925 Silver Rococo 2024 Foliate Belt Sash Buckle | Vintage | 19 Grams | Handmade | 1.65" L | 2.65" W | Rare | Gift

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Item Description by: Cait P.

The Piece

Age Circa: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910

Markings: Unmarked, Tested, and Guaranteed

Country of Origin: Unknown

Brand: Unknown

Gram Weight: 19.0 Grams

Metal Type: .925 Sterling Silver

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Item Measurements: The belt buckle measures 1.65" in length and 2.65" wide. The belt opening measures 1.9" across.

Collectible Type: Belt Buckle

Men's or Women's: Unisex

Notable Features:

- Handmade during the Art Nouveau era in the Rococo style
- The face of the buckle features chased patterns of curling vines
- The buckle would have traditionally been worn with a sash but can be re-purposed for wear with a belt, if desired

Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on 2024 women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

The late Baroque or Rococo period prevailed in the 18th century. The period was known for its substantial use of asymmetrical designs, curves, gold, and witty, whimsical themes. Both men and women at court wore sparkling gemstones set in gold during this period, as well as colorless glass pastes and pearls. Colored gems were often highly foiled behind them to enhance the depth of color. Jewelry was often created with naturalistic, floral designs. Rococo jewelry also featured embossed and engraved floral and feather designs on metal.

Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.



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