Antique Edwardian 'Fish Scale' Sterling Silver Nurses Buckle - London 1905 - 64g

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Seller: century-antiques-uk ✉️ (1,483) 100%, Location: Wigston, GB, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 332397613158 Antique Edwardian 'Fish Scale' Sterling Silver Nurses Buckle - London 1905 - 64g. Antique Edwardian 'Fish Scale' Sterling Silver Nurses Buckle - London 1905 - 64g ~Welcome to my auction for this superb sterling silver nurses buckle from the early 20th century~ The buckle is the traditional 2 part configuration with a simple hook and eye fastening to the rear and a bar on each half for securing a fabric belt. This buckle is manufactured from fully U.K. hallmarked silver with marks for the London assay office and a date letter for 1905 - The silversmiths mark is for John Tiley - one half is fully marked while the other carries part marks which is quite normal on pieces like this. The silver is of a substantial gauge and gives it a really chunky feel - the design is also quite unusual with its repeating fish scale motifs. These types of buckles are commonly known as nurses buckles due to their popularity with registered nurses from Victorian times through much of the 20th century - the buckle was the only unregulated piece of uniform hence a nurse could choose her own design to wear and as a result we see all manner of styles available for collectors today - nowadays these buckles remain popular as nurses graduation gifts. The buckle measures 11cm across (with both halves joined) and is 5.4cm top to bottom the total weight is a substantial 64g. The condition of this item is excellent with no major issues to report - naturally there are minor signs of wear and use as you would expect with an item of this use and use, it was after all a practical piece of silver instead of an ornament - with the addition of a fabric belt the piece could easily be used again for its original purpose. Please study the pictures provided to satisfy yourself as to the condition of the piece - if you have any further questions please ask and I'll be happy to oblige. Postage to U.K addresses is £7.25 (special delivery) - postage to international addresses is £11.95 (tracked / signed). Thanks for looking.
  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Composition: Solid Silver
  • Maker: John Tiley
  • Product: Buckles
  • Age: 1900-1940

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