Filigree rectangular buckle with central floral motif surrounded by scrolled foliate decoration in oxidized and polished silver plating. Attachment to belt (no longer extant) with sliding metal arched bar on back.
buckles (strap accessories)
accessories
fasteners
plate (material)
silver alloy
leaf scrolls
Buckle
Brass
Silver
Filigree
Scroll
Buckle
Impressed stamp on back: ""LA FACILE/ DEPOSE""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
2.75 x 1.375 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.4811
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