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Art Nouveau Pewter and Paste Buckle Attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris (Gm3673)
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Art Nouveau Pewter and Paste Buckle Attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris (Gm3673)

1900 - 1920
Description

Art Nouveau pewter and paste buckle attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris, Walter Scherf, Germany c1900

Marks: marked to reverse

Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 1½ inches (8 x 4 cm)

Condition: excellent, scratching to paste

Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, p. 308

Peter Behrens und Nürnberg, 1980, p. 191, cat no 260a

Nancy Schiffer, Silver Jewelry Designs, 1996, p. 79 variant illustrated

Claus Pese, Jugendstil aus Nürnberg, 2007, p.69, fig 108

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Pewter Buckle to the 1900s.

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SA876114
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Description
Art Nouveau pewter and paste buckle attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris, Walter Scherf, Germany c1900

Marks: marked to reverse

Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 1½ inches (8 x 4 cm)

Condition: excellent, scratching to paste

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Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, p.
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

308

Peter Behrens und Nürnberg, 1980, p. 191, cat no 260a

Nancy Schiffer, Silver Jewelry Designs, 1996, p. 79 variant illustrated

Claus Pese, Jugendstil aus Nürnberg, 2007, p.69, fig 108

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Pewter Buckle to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA876114
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones.
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Archive I A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones.

Art Nouveau Pewter and Paste Buckle Attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris (Gm3673)

Archive II A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones. View II
Archive III A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones. View III
Archive IV A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones. View IV
Archive V A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones. View V
Archive VI A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones. View VI
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones.
Art Nouveau pewter and paste buckle attributed to Peter Behrens for Osiris (gm3673)
Ref: SA876114
A two-piece rectangular Art Nouveau pewter belt buckle with stylized geometric cut-outs and two central teardrop-shaped red paste stones.
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FAQs

Art Nouveau emerged in the late nineteenth century as a reaction against industrial mass production, emphasizing organic forms, flowing curves, and stylized natural motifs. In Germany and Austria, the movement was known as Jugendstil, where designers produced innovative metal accessories and decorative items.

Buckles from this period were frequently cast in alloys such as pewter, Britannia metal, silver, or gilt bronze. Decorative accents often included coloured glass paste stones, enamelwork, or mother-of-pearl cabochons.

Authentic pieces usually feature distinct maker marks or factory stamps, such as those from prominent foundries like Osiris or Kayserzinn. They also exhibit natural surface patination, soft wear to high points, and precise casting consistent with period manufacturing techniques.

An antique buckle can be worn functionally on a custom leather strap or fabric belt. Alternatively, collectors display these objects framed within a fabric-lined shadow box or positioned on a dresser tray as decorative metalwork.

Pewter should be dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth and kept free from harsh chemical cleaners that remove historic patina. Avoid submerging paste stones in water, as moisture can damage the foil backing beneath the glass.
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