A GOLD BELT BUCKLE
circa 1860
Shaped oblong, chased with foliate scrolls on a matted ground, with American eagle and UNION banner, with figures of Liberty and Justice, a Union shield and military trophies, apparently unmarked
2½in. long
Lot Essay
The design and chasing of this buckle are very similar to that of an example with a California retailer's mark sold in these Rooms, January 22, 1993, lot 141.