ArtFire

I found this rummaging around in an old sewing box in the back of a vintage clothing resale shop on Cherokee Street in St. Louis, MO, a few months ago. It was like American Pickers female style. Yes, my sister (who was with me at the time) looked at me oddly, but I didn't care. I got it anyway. I have to admit up front that the one remaining rhinestone was in horrible shape, but the setting was nice - not suspiciously new looking, but nice! So that's the disclaimer. The rhinestones are new, and I used Black Diamond Swarovski to match the vintage/antique theme. The design is undeniably from the Art Deco era and should make a beautiful accent to your revamped belt; or, better yet, repurpose it into something else entirely different.

This buckle measures 2 1/4" across (1 1/8" each half) long and 1" wide. The opening on the back bar is 3/4" wide with a 1/8" gap. The metal is pot metal without any pitting, verdi gris, fractures, cracks, or missing parts. I think at one time it was bright silver plated; however, I don't see any wearing, which means it is naturally patinaed.

Thanks for looking.

antique belt buckle