Belt Buckle Item Number: 1547/4 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Belt buckle of two similar pieces that are round with six large scallops alternating with six small scallops around edges; one has a loop on one small scallop and one has a hook on one small scallop for fastening them together. The front side of the buckles are decorated with floral designs in cloisonné with central setting with a red glass bead as well as six settings with alternating red and green glass beads in each of the small scallops at edge. The small scallop opposite the one with the fastener has protruding fan with floral offshoots from its side. Rear of buckle has metal bar and cover for threading the belt through.
Item History
- Made in Europe before 1900
- Collected during 1919
- Owned by Sid Leary
- Owned by Bessie Florence Leary before August 25, 1992
- Received from Bessie Florence Leary (Donor) on August 25, 1992
What
- Name
- Belt Buckle
- Identification Number
- 1547/4 a-b
- Type of Item
- buckle
- Material
- brass metal, glass ? and enamel
- Part A
- height 4.1 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm
- Part B
- height 3.4 cm, width 12.4 cm, depth 10.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Southern Europe
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Bessie Florence Leary
- Received from
- Bessie Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Europe
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1919
- Ownership Date
- before August 25, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on August 25, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1547/0004 a-b