Other brand - Shoe buckle

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Selected by Jeroen Zoetmulder

Has over 30 years of experience in archaeology and is an appraiser specialising in archaeological objects.

Estimate  € 280 - € 330
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€140
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€100
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€75

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Antique silver Art Nouveau buckle from Cugnon, Belgium, circa 1902, bearing the authenticity inscription “CUGNON AOUT-1902” and the maker mark SJ; weight 47.65 g, dimensions 8.7 × 4.6 cm, in very good condition with minor signs of wear.

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Unique antique silver buckle – Art Nouveau – Cugnon. Belgium 1902

Beautiful and rare antique silver buckle with a rich Belgian history.

The buckle bears several authentic marks, including the inscription "CUGNON AOUT-1902" and the maker's mark SJ. This directly references the picturesque Belgian village of Cugnon in the Ardennes, where this unique piece was handcrafted at the time.

The design stands out for its extensive, openwork, and highly detailed relief work. In the past, these kinds of buckles were used as a fashionable closure for shoes, belts, or clothing. Today it is a rare and regionally very valuable historic collectible sought after by collectors worldwide.

Given its age of over 120 years, this buckle is in an absolutely excellent condition.

A rare chance to add a tangible piece of Belgian heritage to your collection!

Weight: 47.65 g

Professionally packaged and shipped with track & trace
The shipping rate includes handling, energy, environmental, island, insurance, administrative and customs costs
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Unique antique silver buckle – Art Nouveau – Cugnon. Belgium 1902

Beautiful and rare antique silver buckle with a rich Belgian history.

The buckle bears several authentic marks, including the inscription "CUGNON AOUT-1902" and the maker's mark SJ. This directly references the picturesque Belgian village of Cugnon in the Ardennes, where this unique piece was handcrafted at the time.

The design stands out for its extensive, openwork, and highly detailed relief work. In the past, these kinds of buckles were used as a fashionable closure for shoes, belts, or clothing. Today it is a rare and regionally very valuable historic collectible sought after by collectors worldwide.

Given its age of over 120 years, this buckle is in an absolutely excellent condition.

A rare chance to add a tangible piece of Belgian heritage to your collection!

Weight: 47.65 g

Professionally packaged and shipped with track & trace
The shipping rate includes handling, energy, environmental, island, insurance, administrative and customs costs
Shipping within 24 hours after payment is received

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Other brand
Authenticity code
CUGNON AOUT-1902
Material
Silver
Condition
Very good condition, slightly used with small signs of wear
Height
8.7 cm
Width
4.6 cm
Depth
0 cm
BelgiumVerified
53
Objects sold
94.12%
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