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Pair of Irish Silver Buckles
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Pair of Irish Silver Buckles

18th century
Description

Pair of irish silver buckles

Circa 1789 by W.law dublin

Dimensions appox 3" x 2" x 1" high (inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Ballinderry Antiques has dated these Irish Silver Shoe Buckles to the 18th Century.

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SA533861
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Description
Pair of irish silver buckles

Circa 1789 by W.law dublin

Dimensions appox 3" x 2" x 1" high (inches)

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Ballinderry Antiques has dated these Irish Silver Shoe Buckles to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA533861
Ballinderry Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012
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A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs.
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Archive I A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs.

Pair of Irish Silver Buckles

Archive II A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs. View II
Archive III A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs. View III
Archive IV A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs. View IV
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Ballinderry Antiques
Telephone 028 9265 1046
Location
2 Lower Ballinderry Rd
Ballinderry Upper
Lisburn
BT28 2EP
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
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Ballinderry Antiques
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Location: 2 Lower Ballinderry Rd , Ballinderry Upper , Lisburn , BT28 2EP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs.
Pair of irish silver buckles
Ref: SA533861
A pair of curved antique Irish silver shoe buckles with beaded borders and steel prongs.
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  • ObjectShoe Buckles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded border, Curved frame, Steel chape and prongs, Pierced design
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

These 18th century Irish shoe buckles originate from the Georgian period and are attributed to Dublin silversmith W. Law around 1789. The pair comprises curved silver frames finished in a polished silver colour, complemented by steel chapes and prongs. Each buckle displays a distinctive pierced design incorporating a central loop motif, fine beaded borders along the outer edges, and solid metal construction with subtle surface wear visible on the metallic components. Measuring 2 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, these antique items are designed as historic footwear accessories and serve as collectible display pieces or historical textile additions within a domestic setting today.

FAQs

Silver shoe buckles were popular functional and decorative fasteners in the eighteenth century, used to secure leather straps across the front of shoes for both men and women.

These buckles typically feature decorative frames cast in sterling silver, while the functional internal chapes and prongs were manufactured from hardened steel to withstand daily stress.

Authentic pieces bear official Dublin hallmark stamps, including the Hibernia mark, makers initials, and town marks, alongside period-correct steel pitchfork chapes.

Collectors often mount eighteenth-century shoe buckles in custom display boxes, framed shadow boxes, or showcase them on velvet trays alongside other silver period accessories.

Silver frames should be gently polished using a dry microfibre cloth or specialized silver foam, taking care to keep moisture away from the steel elements to prevent rust.
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