Guilloché enamel buckle, German silver 935. - Enamel plate - .935 silver

Silver 935 belt buckle with Guilloché enamel and hand-painted rose scene, Art Nouveau circa 1900

Elegant belt buckle crafted in 935 sterling silver, decorated with Guilloché enamel and a delicate hand-painted floral scene. The piece dates to the Art Nouveau / Belle Époque period, manufactured around 1900–1910. It is made in two sections, both of 935 silver, joined by a central clasp, a characteristic feature of ladies’ belt buckles of the era.

The front decoration features a bouquet of roses in pink and white with green foliage, painted with great finesse on a translucent cream/ivory Guilloché enamel background that reveals the fine engraving of the metal beneath. The whole is framed by a pale yellow enamel border with golden dotted garlands, and it is crossed diagonally by a black band with white dots, resembling a ribbon. The reverse shows gilded silver (vermeil) with the closure mechanism and the hallmark visible. Estimated dimensions are around 6 x 7 cm per section.

The condition is generally good for its age. The reverse gilding shows wear and patina. The painted enamel retains good color and detail, with minor enamel wear at one corner.

The reverse bears the hallmark '935' indicating high-purity sterling silver (935/1000), common in German and Austrian silverware of the period, along with the partially legible German guarantee marks of the crescent moon and crown. Ladies’ belt buckles in silver with Guilloché enamel and floral painting are highly sought after by Art Nouveau collectors, especially for the high-quality miniature rose paintings, a classical motif in jewelry and silverware from the early 20th century.

Period: Circa 1900–1910
Material: Silver, Enamel
Origin: Germany
Condition: Good