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A Vast Collection of 12 Georgian Paste and Crystal Shoe Buckles.
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A Vast Collection of 12 Georgian Paste and Crystal Shoe Buckles.

18th century
Description

A fine and large collection of 18th and 19th century shoe buckles..

Comprising five matching pairs of clips and two single clips/brooches in total.

Rare to find such a large and impressive group for the collector, or to use individually worn as brooches (the two single examples are fitted for this already) or indeed as people do increasingly as chokers with velvet ribbon.

Would also look wonderful framed or displayed.

Fantastic weight and heavy and as you might imagine catch the light wonderfully.

The largest pair each measure 2.5 inches by 1.75 inches and the smallest 2inches by 1.5 inches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated these Georgian Paste Shoe Buckles to the 18th Century.

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SA1231816
Description
A fine and large collection of 18th and 19th century shoe buckles..

Comprising five matching pairs of clips and two single clips/brooches in total.

Rare to find such a large and impressive group for the collector, or to use individually worn as brooches (the two single examples are fitted for this already) or indeed as people do increasingly as chokers with velvet ribbon.

fig 1. A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings.
fig 1. A Vast Collection of 12 Georgian Paste and Crystal Shoe Buckles.

Would also look wonderful framed or displayed.

Fantastic weight and heavy and as you might imagine catch the light wonderfully.

The largest pair each measure 2.5 inches by 1.75 inches and the smallest 2inches by 1.5 inches.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Georgian Paste Shoe Buckles to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231816
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings.
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Archive I A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings.

A Vast Collection of 12 Georgian Paste and Crystal Shoe Buckles.

Archive II A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings. View II
Archive III A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings. View III
Archive IV A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings. View IV
Archive V A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings. View V
Archive VI A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings. View VI
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The English Interior

The English Interior
Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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The English Interior
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A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings.
A vast collection of 12 Georgian Paste And Crystal Shoe Buckles.
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A collection of twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles arranged in rows, featuring various oval and rectangular shapes crafted from paste glass, crystal, and cut-steel settings.
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  • ObjectShoe Buckles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaste Glass, Cut Steel, Silver-Topped Metal
  • ColourSilver and Grey
  • MotifsFoil-backed paste, Cut-steel facets, Openwork frames, Rectangular prongs
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This collection comprises twelve Georgian-era shoe buckles, consisting of five matching pairs and two individual pieces, arranged in four rows against a plain neutral background. The set includes a mix of oval and rectangular openwork frames, embellished with foil-backed paste glass and cut-steel facets, set in silver-topped metal with silver and grey tones. Two of the single examples function as brooches with visible pin hardware attached to the reverse. Individual items display central dark stone inserts, varied geometric patterns, and metal prongs spanning the interiors. Each buckle measures 6 cm high, 4 cm wide, 2 cm deep. Collectors can display this group framed or arranged on surfaces, or repurpose them individually as wearable accessories such as brooches or chokers suspended on velvet ribbon. The heavy pieces reflect light through their faceted surfaces, presenting an assortment of shapes and decorative borders from the eighteenth century.

FAQs

Georgian paste shoe buckles are decorative footwear fasteners created during the eighteenth century, featuring leaded glass stones cut to simulate diamonds and other precious gems.

These pieces were typically constructed using silver-topped base metals, steel, or brass, fitted with foil-backed paste glass stones or faceted cut-steel studs.

Authentic period buckles generally feature closed-back settings with metal foil behind the paste stones, hand-faceted cut-steel rivets, and steel double-chape latch mechanisms on the reverse.

These small decorative items are frequently displayed framed inside shadow boxes, presented on velvet trays in display cabinets, or repurposed as dress clip brooches.

Paste glass items should be kept strictly dry to avoid water entering the closed-back settings and degrading the internal metallic foil. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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