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Lot 118

A gem-set and enamelled Belt Buckle
Greece, late 18th Century

10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,200 inc. premium

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A gem-set and enamelled Belt Buckle
Greece, late 18th Century

detachable made up of two parts, the rectangular sides flanking a central lobed section, decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels with geometric and floral decoration, an insignia on the central section, set with glass and rose-cut garnet
18.7 cm. long

Footnotes

This type of belt known as a corona was given by a future groom to mark the couple's engagement. For a very similar example and references, see Millner Manolatos, Exhibition Catalogue, February 2006, no. 60.

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