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Victorian William Comyns Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle or Nurses Buckle
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Victorian William Comyns Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle or Nurses Buckle

19th century
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A very good quality Victorian William Comyns cast Sterling Silver belt buckle or nurses buckle. The two sides of the buckle are pierced with scroll and floral decoration and depicts two different scenes of a musician and two courting couples. Very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1898

Weight: 2.6 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Victorian Belt Buckle to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242809
Dealers Internal Reference
MIS-P76215
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A very good quality Victorian William Comyns cast Sterling Silver belt buckle or nurses buckle.
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The two sides of the buckle are pierced with scroll and floral decoration and depicts two different scenes of a musician and two courting couples.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1898

Weight: 2.6 Troy Oz

Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Victorian Belt Buckle to the 1890s.

Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
14.6cm (5.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242809
Dealers Internal Ref
MIS-P76215
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes.

Victorian William Comyns Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle or Nurses Buckle

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes. View III
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A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes.
Victorian William Comyns Cast Sterling Silver Belt Buckle or Nurses Buckle
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A Victorian sterling silver two-piece belt buckle featuring openwork scrollwork and cast pastoral figurative scenes.
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  • ObjectBelt Buckle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOpenwork scrollwork, Figurative pastoral scene, Chased details, Two-piece clasp
  • SizeH 6.3 cm (2 in) x W 14.6 cm (6 in)

This Victorian cast sterling silver belt buckle or nurses buckle originates from 1898, created by the maker William Comyns in London. The two-piece clasp presents a polished silver surface decorated with openwork scrollwork, pierced floral motifs, chased details, and two distinct figurative pastoral scenes depicting a musician alongside courting couples beneath trees. A vertical beaded moulding runs centrally down the dividing clasp mechanism, while the reverse side reveals the underlying hollow framework construction and structural prongs. Measuring 6.3 cm high and 14.6 cm wide, the buckle offers a substantial yet compact wearable accessory size. Collectors and enthusiasts use pieces like this either as a functional belt accessory or display it among historical silver collections. Traditional Victorian attire accommodated such items fastened at the waist, whereas contemporary settings allow for careful mounting in display cabinets, integration onto period-appropriate costume wear, or adaptation into bespoke contemporary textile projects. The sturdy clasp mechanism remains intact for potential everyday wear, securing historical charm within modern wardrobes or curated antique display spaces.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, sterling silver belt buckles and nurses buckles became popular accessories in womens fashion. Silversmiths created intricate two-piece clasps often decorated with Rococo Revival motifs, pastoral scenes, or foliage.

These buckles were primarily cast in solid sterling silver. Craftspeople used methods such as piercing, hand-chasing, and repousse to produce detailed openwork designs and figurative scenes.

Authentic British pieces feature hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark such as the leopards head for London, and a specific date letter.

A historical silver buckle can be fitted onto a modern leather strap or velvet ribbon to serve as a waist belt for contemporary dresses, jackets, or coats.

Clean silver using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish. Avoid harsh chemicals or submersing the piece in dipping liquids, as these can remove intentional patination within the recessed chasing.
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