Antique Ivy Leaf Double Buckle - Silver Plated with Trefoil Design - Circa 1890 - 1900

Here is a lovely silver coloured Victorian two piece belt buckle traditionally known as a “nurses' buckle”.  It has a striking design with each half featuring a trefoil, or three leaf clover shape as the frame for three very detailed Ivy leaves.  This robust antique double buckle has a pierced and cast design with the Ivy leaves being detailed with their veins and textured surfaces to each side.  It is in excellent condition.   To the reverse it has a belt loop to each piece and a wire loop and hook to fasten it.   Measuring approximately 4 inches by 2.25 inches, this lovely silver plated double buckle would make a great fastener for a modern belt or even an edge to edge style cardigan or would rightly take its place in a collection of English Antique Buckles.  I have not deep cleaned this buckle as I like the antique effect when a slight patina has built on an engraved design.  If you wanted this silver plated buckle to shine “like new” it would be very easy to clean it up with silver cleaner or to buff it with a silver cloth.

JEWELLERY DETAILS

Country of Origin: Great Britain 

Condition: Excellent

Style: Floral, Leaves, Ivy Leaf, Trefoil

Era: Antique, 19th Century, Victorian   

Type: Belt  Buckle - two part buckle - Nurses' Buckle

Material: EPNS Silver Plate
Colour: Silver