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Victorian Silver Belt Buckle
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Victorian Silver Belt Buckle

19th century
Description

A good example of an ornate Victorian belt buckle with three prongs. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 27g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1876 and the makers Minshull & Latimer.

It is in good condition for its age and hinges well. There are some faint surface marks here and there but no major damages. It has been gently cleaned and polished and it displays beautifully.

Approximate Measurements :

Length : 2 1/2” / 6.5cm

Width : 2" / 5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Belt Buckle to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09430177
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date letter b with Birmingham anchor: struck in 1876.
Queen Victoria profile duty mark: official tax stamp applied until 1890.
Sponsor mark M&L: Birmingham manufacturing silversmiths Minshull & Latimer.
Gentle smoothing to the prong tips: regular use with a fabric belt.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204311
Description
A good example of an ornate Victorian belt buckle with three prongs. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 27g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1876 and the makers Minshull & Latimer.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Belt Buckle

It is in good condition for its age and hinges well. There are some faint surface marks here and there but no major damages. It has been gently cleaned and polished and it displays beautifully.

Approximate Measurements :

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Belt Buckle

Length : 2 1/2” / 6.5cm

Width : 2" / 5cm

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Belt Buckle to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09430177
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date letter b with Birmingham anchor: struck in 1876.
Queen Victoria profile duty mark: official tax stamp applied until 1890.
Sponsor mark M&L: Birmingham manufacturing silversmiths Minshull & Latimer.
Gentle smoothing to the prong tips: regular use with a fabric belt.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204311
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs.

Victorian Silver Belt Buckle

Archive II A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs. View VIII
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A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs.
Victorian Silver Belt Buckle
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A rectangular Victorian silver belt buckle featuring intricate openwork foliate motifs and three central fastening prongs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBelt Buckles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, Openwork design, Triple prong mechanism, Chased border detail
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian belt buckle is a silver accessory in a Victorian and Gothic style, made by Minshull & Latimer with clear Birmingham hallmarks for 1876. The construction takes a rectangular form with a chased border detail, an openwork design, and intricate foliate scrollwork across the frame. Three central fastening prongs extend horizontally across the inner aperture, operating on a hinged mechanism with faint surface marks present across the metal surface from age and use. Practical utility suits incorporation into historical costume collections or contemporary wardrobes as a fastening accessory for belts and garments. The object measures 6.5 cm high and 5 cm wide, weighing approximately 27g. Maintenance involves gentle cleaning and polishing to preserve the bright silver tone and metallic finish. The overall composition balances decorative Victorian ornamentation with functional hardware elements, presenting an authentic piece of nineteenth-century metalwork.

FAQs

Victorian belt buckles became popular decorative fasteners during the nineteenth century, reflecting fashion trends for accentuated waists in womens wear and ceremonial attire. Silver buckles were produced in various styles ranging from intricate Rococo revival scrollwork to floral and aesthetic movement motifs.

Victorian belt buckles were predominantly manufactured from solid sterling silver, electroplated nickel silver, brass, or steel. Intricate openwork, hand-engraving, and chased metalwork details were commonly applied to elevate the decorative quality of the silver.

Authentic Victorian silver buckles typically feature hallmark stamps indicating the maker, silver purity, city mark, and date letter. Construction markers such as cast or hand-chased openwork, period-appropriate prong mechanisms, and signs of hand-finished assembly help distinguish antique originals from modern reproductions.

Antique silver buckles can be fitted to custom leather or fabric belts for wear with contemporary outfits, or adapted by jewellers into statement pendants and brooches. They are also collected as decorative display objects in shadow boxes or framed jewellery collections.

Clean silver buckles using a soft, lint-free cloth specifically treated for silver polishing to prevent removing intentional tarnish within deep crevices. Avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive pastes, and store the piece in a dry, anti-tarnish pouch away from excess moisture.
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