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French 18k Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
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French 18k Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle

19th century
Description

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s head for 18K gold and French manufacture to the snake's tail and the buckle claws and with the mark for silver to the buckle back. Also stamped with an unknown maker's mark. In the style of Robin.

Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.95 cm

Weight: 12.50 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Snake Belt Buckle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191867
Dealers Internal Reference
1343
Description
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes.
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Stamped with the eagle’s head for 18K gold and French manufacture to the snake's tail and the buckle claws and with the mark for silver to the buckle back.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Also stamped with an unknown maker's mark. In the style of Robin.

Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.95 cm

Weight: 12.50 grams

Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
3.4cm (1.34")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Snake Belt Buckle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191867
Dealers Internal Ref
1343
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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An oval 18K yellow gold belt buckle featuring a carved snake motif along the upper rim with garnet eyes.
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Ref: SA1191867
An oval 18K yellow gold belt buckle featuring a carved snake motif along the upper rim with garnet eyes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBelt Buckles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18K Gold, Silver, Garnet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSnake motif, Engraved scales, Garnet eyes, Oval frame
  • SizeH 5.3 cm (2 in) x W 3.4 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This French Victorian belt buckle originates from 1890 and is executed in the style of Robin. The piece takes the form of an oval frame constructed in 18K yellow gold and silver, featuring a three-dimensional snake entwined along the upper rim. The snake displays engraved scale patterns across its head and body, cabochon garnet eyes, and a pointed tail. Additional hardware elements comprise a central transverse bar, two hinged prongs extending across the aperture, and a serrated inner catch. French eagle head assay marks appear on the snake tail and buckle claws alongside an unknown maker stamp and a silver mark on the reverse. Practical dimensions measure 5.3 cm high by 3.4 cm wide with a 1 cm depth. The item serves as a wearable personal accessory or a collectible cabinet display piece.

FAQs

During the 19th century, particularly the Victorian era, the snake motif symbolised eternal love and wisdom, inspired by royal fashion trends across Europe.

French buckles from this era frequently combined 18K yellow gold with silver structural elements, occasionally incorporating gemstone accents such as garnets.

Authentic French pieces typically feature official state hallmarks, such as the eagles head mark for 18K gold, alongside period-correct construction techniques and hand engraving.

An antique buckle can be mounted onto a bespoke leather belt strap or converted by a specialist jeweller into a decorative brooch or pendant.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid immersion in liquids or contact with harsh polishing compounds that could loosen gem settings.
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