Buckles

Buckles have been used for thousands of years as a way to fasten clothing and shoes, and as a decorative element. In ancient Egypt, buckles were made of metal and were used to fasten sandals. In ancient Rome, buckles were used to fasten belts and sandals, and were often made of bronze or iron.

During the Middle Ages, buckles were used to fasten shoes and belts, and were also used to decorate clothing and in the 14th and 15th centuries, buckles became increasingly popular as a fashion accessory and were used to fasten a wide variety of clothing, including hats, shoes, and belts.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, buckles became even more popular, and were used to fasten a wide variety of clothing, including shoes, belts, and clothing. They were often made of silver or gold and were highly decorative. Buckles were also used in the military, to more...

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Sterling silver Arts & Crafts buckle by Archibald Knox for…

Knox's Heart Buckle with Enamel and Turquoise

Sterling silver Arts & Crafts buckle by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co 1905 double heart shaped, organic scroll design with turquoise and blue enamel, Birmingham 1905

A Limogue silver gilt and enamel belt buckle, in two parts,…

Limogue Enamel Waratah Belt Buckle, 1915 Exhibition Piece

A Limogue silver gilt and enamel belt buckle, in two parts, each in the shape of a waratah flower, stamped '800 silver Gilt', made in England for Flavelle Bros. Ltd Sydney, Exhibitions: the Panama Pacific international exhibition, San Francisco, 1915,…

Liberty & Co Art Nouveau sterling silver belt buckle square…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Belt Buckle by Liberty & Co

Liberty & Co Art Nouveau sterling silver belt buckle square shape with pierced stylised organic floral design, London 1900, 6 cm x 6 cm

William Hair Haseler for Liberty sterling silver and green…

Arts & Crafts Gothic Buckle with Green Stones by Haseler

William Hair Haseler for Liberty sterling silver and green stone buckle Arts & Crafts Gothic design two piece buckle set with six green stone panels marked W H H sterling

Constance belt buckle & reversible leather strap belt buckle in…

Hermes Palladium Belt Buckle with Reversible Leather Strap

Constance belt buckle & reversible leather strap belt buckle in palladium plated metal and reversible leather strap in noir 135 and gold Togo calfskin, stamped 'Hermes Paris Made in France', with box

An antique Scandinavian silver belt buckle in the Nordic Viking…

Scandinavian Viking Style Silver Belt Buckle with Dragon Heads

An antique Scandinavian silver belt buckle in the Nordic Viking style, beautifully crafted as two dragon heads with ruby eyes and cabochon solid opals, circa 1900, housed in original plush fitted box, branded 'Hj. Fagerroos', stamped 'Dep, 900, G.H.', 8…

Liberty & Co sterling silver and enamel buckle, Birmingham 1911

Enamel Buckle by Liberty & Co, 1911

Liberty & Co sterling silver and enamel buckle, Birmingham 1911

Sterling silver belt buckle stamped to back Hermes, with a calf…

Hermes Sterling Silver Buckle with Calf Leather Belt

Sterling silver belt buckle stamped to back Hermes, with a calf leather INRO belt (new) approx 43.6g silver weight, approx 124 cm long of belt

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts sterling silver & enamel belt buckle,…

Arts & Crafts Enamel Belt Buckle, Liberty & Co

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts sterling silver & enamel belt buckle, with hand hammered triangular panels inset in turquoise and blue enamel, Birmingham 1909

Liberty & Co Art Nouveau sterling silver belt buckle square…

Liberty Art Nouveau Silver Belt Buckle, London 1900

Liberty & Co Art Nouveau sterling silver belt buckle square shape with pierced stylised organic floral design, London 1900, 6 cm x 6 cm

Victorian sterling silver Scottish belt buckle two piece of a…

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, 1897

Victorian sterling silver Scottish belt buckle two piece of a strong circular Gaelic knot design 12.5 cm length, Edinburgh 1897 marked W M possibly by William Marshall

An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau accessory set, in original box…

Art Nouveau Silver Accessory Set with Pink Tourmalines

An Edwardian silver Art Nouveau accessory set, in original box and consisting of two hat pins, a buckle, brooch, two tie pins and four button studs with rings, each set with facet cut pink tourmalines (possibly), Birmingham 1910, maker's mark JW.

Rare Australian silver buckle by Qwist marked verso Q.L. Qwist,…

Qwist Silver Buckle from Sydney, Australia

Rare Australian silver buckle by Qwist marked verso Q.L. Qwist, Sydney. 6.7 by 4.5 cm

Large boulder opal set buckle in sterling silver

Boulder Opal Buckle in Sterling Silver

Large boulder opal set buckle in sterling silver

A sterling silver enamel and turquoise buckle, two circular…

Enamel and Turquoise Sterling Silver Buckle

A sterling silver enamel and turquoise buckle, two circular plaques inset in enamel with on oval turquoise, Wt 22 grams

James King (Wellington) silver two piece belt buckle, cut and…

Floral Engraved Silver Belt Buckle by James King

James King (Wellington) silver two piece belt buckle, cut and engraved with floral and scrolling leaf forms. Stamped maker's mark, length 9 cm.

Sterling silver double buckle set with boulder opal

Opal Buckle Set in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver double buckle set with boulder opal

Antique Art Nouveau sterling and enamel belt buckle, 11 cm wide

Enamel Belt Buckle: Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau sterling and enamel belt buckle, 11 cm wide

New Zealand silver two section buckle bright cut with monogram…

Kohn Silver Buckle with Monogram and Ferns

New Zealand silver two section buckle bright cut with monogram between ferns, marked 'Kohn' for Siegfried Kohn & Co Wellington. 92 x 68 mm

A sterling silver belt, the nurses belt of fourteen square…

Floral Tooled Sterling Silver Nurse's Belt

A sterling silver belt, the nurses belt of fourteen square panels and an oval centre buckle hung with silver rings tooled in floral motif. Weight 137 grams. Length 69 mm.

Australian sterling silver belt buckle, mark of William Lamborn…

Victorian Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, Melbourne c. 1880

Australian sterling silver belt buckle, mark of William Lamborn & Sons, Melbourne, c. 1880, of oval shape, engraved with fleur-de-lis and scrolled acanthus leaves, initials M H, hallmarked, weight 53.4 grams 11 x 7.2 cm. Provenance: Lawsons Auctioneers,…

19th century Malay silver 'Pinding' belt buckle, length 19 cm,…

Malay Silver Pinding Belt Buckle, 19th Century

19th century Malay silver 'Pinding' belt buckle, length 19 cm, width 91g

An enamel and silver buckle and buttons; J.Atkin & Son,…

Enamel and Silver Buckle and Buttons Set

An enamel and silver buckle and buttons; J.Atkin & Son, Birmingham 1910. (fitted case)

A set of Edwardian sterling silver buckles and buttons, Walker…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Buckles & Buttons Set, 1902

A set of Edwardian sterling silver buckles and buttons, Walker & Hall, Birmingham, 1902, a pair of buckles and four buttons, each of the buttons with the figure of a seated woman at the centre, with a later hardwood case, total silver weight 39g, width 4…

Impressive Gentlemen's silver belt buckle set with 1880…

Silver Dollar Belt Buckle with Engraved Australian Leather Belt

Impressive Gentlemen's silver belt buckle set with 1880 American silver dollar, on an Australian leather belt with engraved silver fittings, one piece marked Wades Silver Shop, Reno, approx 76.8g, 124 cm long

B. Petersen & Co. (Christchurch) silver belt buckle, two piece…

Engraved Silver Belt Buckle with Monogram Initials

B. Petersen & Co. (Christchurch) silver belt buckle, two piece hinged form with engraved monogram initials. Stamped marks. 5.5 x 4.5 cm. 44gms.

Sterling silver 'VRC Oaks Stakes 1974' sash buckle, 207g

1974 VRC Oaks Stakes Sterling Silver Sash Buckle

Sterling silver 'VRC Oaks Stakes 1974' sash buckle, 207g

Sterling silver set opal buckle of large proportions

Opal Buckle - Sterling Silver Set - Large

Sterling silver set opal buckle of large proportions

A late 19th century B. Petersen & Co. silver belt buckle,…

Antique Silver Belt Buckle with Leaf Engraving

A late 19th century B. Petersen & Co. silver belt buckle, rectangular form, leaf engraved, the fixed center bar with twin prongs. Stamped marks to reverse. 7.5 x 4.3 cm.

Edward VII sterling silver buckle rectangular shape with…

1907 Birmingham Sterling Silver Rectangular Buckle with Gadroon Border

Edward VII sterling silver buckle rectangular shape with gadroon border, Birmingham 1907

Wendt sterling silver belt buckle stamped J.M.Wendt Jeweller,…

Antique Wendt Sterling Silver Belt Buckle (1900)

Wendt sterling silver belt buckle stamped J.M.Wendt Jeweller, Adelaide & Broken Hill, circa 1900

Two Australian sterling silver belt buckles, circa 1890-1900,…

Antique Australian Sterling Silver Belt Buckles

Two Australian sterling silver belt buckles, circa 1890-1900, with maker's mark for J.M. Wendt, Adelaide and Broken Hill, a four lobed square buckle, and a rectangular buckle engraved with fern, foliage and initials, both marked underside, silver weight…

Pair of late Victorian sterling silver buckles, hallmarked,…

Victorian Sterling Silver Buckles with Queen Victoria Image

Pair of late Victorian sterling silver buckles, hallmarked, Chester, 1896, CS (star) FS (Cornelius Saunders and Francis Shepard), set with an earl image of Queen Victoria to one buckle and a late image to the other, both surrounded by scrolling foliage,…

Sterling silver belt buckle, Victorian ornate, pierced silver…

Victorian Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, London 1871 Hallmark

Sterling silver belt buckle, Victorian ornate, pierced silver ladies belt buckle decorated with flowers hallmarked London 1871

George VI Scottish sterling silver belt buckle, hallmarked…

Scottish Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with Lion and Celtic Border

George VI Scottish sterling silver belt buckle, hallmarked Glasgow, 1938, P.H (Peter Henderson), of rectangular form with central lion in relief, surrounded by engraved Celtic border, total weight 111gm, 9 x 6.5 cm

B. Petersen & Co. (Christchurch) silver belt buckle,…

Petersen & Co. Silver Belt Buckle with Engraved Border

B. Petersen & Co. (Christchurch) silver belt buckle, rectangular form, plain with engraved scrolling leaf border. Stamped marks. 4.4 x 6.2 cm. 24.5gms.

Edwardian sterling silver pierced buckle, of quarter foil form,…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Horse and Coach Buckle

Edwardian sterling silver pierced buckle, of quarter foil form, decorated with horse and coach, surrounded by bells and scrolls, total weight 68gm, length 15 cm

New Zealand Colonial silver two piece buckle, shaped…

Colonial Silver Rosie Buckle from New Zealand

New Zealand Colonial silver two piece buckle, shaped rectangular engraved 'Rosie' stamped Hoise & Bell Stg Silver, Established 1893, Cuba St., Wellington

Two Australian sterling silver belt buckles, circa 1890-1900,…

Antique Australian Sterling Silver Belt Buckles

Two Australian sterling silver belt buckles, circa 1890-1900, with maker's mark for J.M. Wendt, Adelaide and Broken Hill, a rectangular buckle with bright cut borders and initials, the other of square form with scalloped edging and initials, El,…

A sterling silver engraved and piecred belt buckle with…

Engraved Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with Velvet Belt

A sterling silver engraved and piecred belt buckle with original velvet belt with English hallmarks

An antique Australian sterling silver belt buckle, 19th century,…

Antique Australian Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, 19th Century

An antique Australian sterling silver belt buckle, 19th century, stamped with emu and kangaroo marks and engraved with owner's monogram (possibly the work of Wendt), 7.5 x 6.5 cm

A silver hunting dog buckle, sterling silver, handmade as two…

Silver Hunting Dog Buckle

A silver hunting dog buckle, sterling silver, handmade as two interlocking squared cushion shaped panels of beaten silver work in brushed finish, each overlaid with a hunting dog profile in relief to each panel, gold coloured, fitted with appropriate…

Ornate antique sterling silver belt buckle, decorated with…

Antique Sterling Silver Belt Buckle with Birds and Hearts

Ornate antique sterling silver belt buckle, decorated with birds 7 hearts, hallmarked Birmingham 1896

Antique sterling silver belt buckle, with floral decoration,…

Floral Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, Birmingham 1906

Antique sterling silver belt buckle, with floral decoration, hallmarked Birmingham 1906

Enamel & sterling silver buckle and buttons, Birmingham 1916,…

Enamel & Silver Buckle Set, Birmingham 1916, Display Box

Enamel & sterling silver buckle and buttons, Birmingham 1916, in original display box

An antique silver belt buckle set with turquoise, 19th century,…

Antique Turquoise Belt Buckle, 19th Century

An antique silver belt buckle set with turquoise, 19th century, 5 cm high, 7 cm wide

Sterling silver belt buckle, with central armorial retailed by…

Brunkhorst Adelaide Sterling Silver Armor Belt Buckle

Sterling silver belt buckle, with central armorial retailed by Brunkhorst Adelaide with embossed mark to rear

Victorian lady's sterling silver ornamental belt Birmingham…

Victorian Sterling Silver Ornamental Belt with Buckle

Victorian lady's sterling silver ornamental belt Birmingham 1897, makers Levi and Salaman, ornamental 2 piece buckle, with 9 decorative square sections on silver chain links, length 57 cm; weight 120grams.

John Gerrard (Palmerston North) late 19th century silver belt…

Late 19th Century Engraved Silver Belt Buckle by John Gerrard

John Gerrard (Palmerston North) late 19th century silver belt buckle, two piece with pierced and engraved scroll and leaf mirrored design. Stamped maker's mark 6.4 x 7.3 cm.

An Art Nouveau silver plated buckle, with gilt highlights…

Floral Art Nouveau Buckle with Woman Driving

An Art Nouveau silver plated buckle, with gilt highlights depicting flora and a woman driving, 90 x 70 mm.

Henry Steiner (attributed), antique Australian silver and…

Antique Australian Silver Enamel Buckle - John Stephens Collection

Henry Steiner (attributed), antique Australian silver and enamel buckle, circa 1880 7.5 cm high. Provenance: The John Stephens Collection

Military badges, medallions, two 1951 silver crowns, Masonic…

Assorted Military and Masonic Medals and Accoutrements

Military badges, medallions, two 1951 silver crowns, Masonic medals, buttons, buckle and accoutrements, 19th and 20th century, (41 items)

A moonstone and silver buckle

Silver Moonstone Buckle

A moonstone and silver buckle

An Art Deco silver and enamel dress set, blue and white…

Blue and White Art Deco Dress Set in Box

An Art Deco silver and enamel dress set, blue and white enamelled buckle, buttons and pins, boxed

Ornate antique sterling silver belt buckle, heart decoration,…

Antique Heart Belt Buckle, 1899 Birmingham Hallmark

Ornate antique sterling silver belt buckle, heart decoration, hallmarked Birmingham 1899

Continental silver and mother of pearl Ship theme buckle silver…

Ship-themed Mother of Pearl Buckle in Continental Silver

Continental silver and mother of pearl Ship theme buckle silver unmarked

Australian sterling silver miniature belt buckle marked verso…

Australian Sterling Silver Miniature Belt Buckle

Australian sterling silver miniature belt buckle marked verso 'Stg Silver'. Length 3.2 cm, weight 3.3g

Pair of belt buckles, sterling silver, Edinburgh 1919, Thomas…

Scalloped Thistle Belt Buckles, Sterling Silver 1919

Pair of belt buckles, sterling silver, Edinburgh 1919, Thomas Kerry Ebbutt, thistle engraving and scalloped edge, length 6 cm

Early Japanese Satsuma double buckle, court scene decoration on…

Satsuma Court Scene Double Buckle on Silver

Early Japanese Satsuma double buckle, court scene decoration on silver. Weight 9.5 cm (total).

A large turquoise and silver belt buckle, the two rounded flat…

Turquoise and Silver Belt Buckle with Coral and Black Bands

A large turquoise and silver belt buckle, the two rounded flat turquoise large panels spaced by orange coral and black bands, twisted silver rope border, length 10.5 cm.

Australian Silver: Belt buckle stamped Stg.Silver, W.D&Co…

Antique Australian Silver Belt Buckle, 1894 Engraved

Australian Silver: Belt buckle stamped Stg.Silver, W.D&Co (William Drummond). Reverse engraved 'MC Xmas 1894'. 6.5 x 6.5 cm

An Australian sterling silver buckle the buckle is square in…

Fluted Edge Sterling Silver Buckle by J.M. Wendt

An Australian sterling silver buckle the buckle is square in shape with a flutted edge, it was made by J.M. Wendt, Adelaide & broken Hill.

Cased George V sterling silver buckle and button set,…

George V Sterling Silver Buckle & Button Set, Birmingham 1911

Cased George V sterling silver buckle and button set, Birmingham 1911

Ornate Sterling silver decorative buckle hallmarked Birmingham…

1908 Birmingham Hallmarked Ornate Silver Buckle

Ornate Sterling silver decorative buckle hallmarked Birmingham 1908

Ornately pierced silver belt buckle, with cherub decoration

Cherub Belt Buckle

Ornately pierced silver belt buckle, with cherub decoration

Superb Art Nouveau silver plated buckle set with paste, makers…

Art Nouveau Paste Buckle Set with Silver Plating

Superb Art Nouveau silver plated buckle set with paste, makers mark to clasp

An Edwardian enamelled silver buckle, oval guilloche buckle…

Enamelled Silver Buckle, Birmingham 1911, Oval Design

An Edwardian enamelled silver buckle, oval guilloche buckle with white and duck egg blue enamel, hallmarked Birmingham 1911, size 61.4 x 36.8 mm, wt. 15.84g.

Three antique sterling silver rose cut diamond 19th century…

19th Century Sterling Silver Diamond Buckles

Three antique sterling silver rose cut diamond 19th century buckles

Vintage Satsuma ceramic buckle, 2 piece buckle, each…

Satsuma Wisteria Ceramic Buckle

Vintage Satsuma ceramic buckle, 2 piece buckle, each rectangular ceramic piece decorated with wisteria, on silver backing. Height 5 cm (each piece)

A Victorian silver buckle, rectangular, cast, pierced, with…

Victorian Silver Foliate Buckle by Loewe Rosenthal, London 1886

A Victorian silver buckle, rectangular, cast, pierced, with foliate ornament; Loewe Rosenthal, London 1886

A sterling silver filigree buckle, Adie & Lovekin Ltd,…

A sterling silver filigree buckle, Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham, 1900, Wt 35 grams

Cinnabar lacquer belt buckle with silver gilt stylised peacock…

Peacock Feather Belt Buckle & Brooch with Gemstones

Cinnabar lacquer belt buckle with silver gilt stylised peacock feather brooch set with native cut rubies & emeralds

An Edwardian silver buckle of two sections of pierced foliate…

Edwardian Silver Buckle with Foliate Design

An Edwardian silver buckle of two sections of pierced foliate design surrounded by scrolling arabesques. London 1901 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd

A Georgian silver paste set buckle, size 75 x 50 mm, wt 33.92g

Georgian Silver Paste Buckle, 33.92g, 75x50mm

A Georgian silver paste set buckle, size 75 x 50 mm, wt 33.92g

Sterling silver and green guilloche enamel buckle stamped…

Green Enamel Sterling Silver Buckle

Sterling silver and green guilloche enamel buckle stamped sterling.

Sterling silver thistle buckle, hallmarked Birmingham 1906,…

1906 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Thistle Buckle

Sterling silver thistle buckle, hallmarked Birmingham 1906, width 9.5 cm

Victorian sterling silver pieced belt buckle, hallmarked…

1894 Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

Victorian sterling silver pieced belt buckle, hallmarked Birmingham 1894

Hallmarked sterling silver floral buckle, Hallmarked Birmingham…

1910 Sterling Silver Floral Buckle by Reynolds & Westwood

Hallmarked sterling silver floral buckle, Hallmarked Birmingham 1910 - Reynolds & Westwood, approx 32.2 grams

Ornate sterling silver buckle, hallmarked, 52grams approx.

Ornate Hallmarked Sterling Silver Buckle - 52g

Ornate sterling silver buckle, hallmarked, 52grams approx.

Pair of silver and green guilloche enamel buckles, approx 3.5…

Silver and Green Enamel Buckles from Birmingham

Pair of silver and green guilloche enamel buckles, approx 3.5 by 2.5 cm, both hallmarked Birmingham

Victorian silver buckle London 1894

1894 London Victorian Silver Buckle

Victorian silver buckle London 1894

Sterling silver buckle by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1905

1905 Sheffield Sterling Silver Buckle by Walker and Hall

Sterling silver buckle by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1905

Sterling silver & enamel buckle

Enamel Buckle in Sterling Silver

Sterling silver & enamel buckle

Sterling silver belt buckle, Birmingham 1908

Birmingham 1908 Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

Sterling silver belt buckle, Birmingham 1908

A sterling silver nurses belt buckle, HR, Birmingham, 1900.…

Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle, Birmingham 1900

A sterling silver nurses belt buckle, HR, Birmingham, 1900. Weight 55.5g

A vintage filigree silver elaborate two-piece buckle, floral…

Floral Filigree Silver Buckle - 12cm Width

A vintage filigree silver elaborate two-piece buckle, floral and scrolling designs, width 12 cm.

A Victorian silver belt buckle, with amorini seated under rose…

Victorian Silver Belt Buckle with Amorini and Rose Bowers

A Victorian silver belt buckle, with amorini seated under rose bowers. London 1897 by Loewe Rosenthal. Some faults. 70gm.

Vintage Japanese Satsuma ceramic belt buckle hand painted…

Hand-painted Satsuma Ceramic Belt Buckle with Blossom Decoration

Vintage Japanese Satsuma ceramic belt buckle hand painted blossom decoration on ceramic belt buckle, silver backed with maker's mark, (width 5.5 cm approx).

A Belle Epoque two piece belt buckle, amalgamating Orientalist…

Orientalist-inspired Belle Epoque Belt Buckle

A Belle Epoque two piece belt buckle, amalgamating Orientalist motifs including a portrait of the Lady of Elche, cuneiform writing and Indo-Persian boteh. Nickel plated brass, c.1910, width 7.5 cm

Ornate silver belt buckle with cherub decoration

Cherub Belt Buckle

Ornate silver belt buckle with cherub decoration

Pair of Sheffield plate link Art Deco belt buckles

Art Deco Sheffield Plate Belt Buckles

Pair of Sheffield plate link Art Deco belt buckles

Victorian gold plated locket, [unmarked] with a belt and buckle…

Gold Plated Victorian Locket with Seed Pearls

Victorian gold plated locket, [unmarked] with a belt and buckle design, set with seed pearls

Indian Lucknow silver buckle 12.8 cm wide, 116 grams approx.…

Lucknow Silver Buckle - 12.8 cm, 116g

Indian Lucknow silver buckle 12.8 cm wide, 116 grams approx. Tests as silver

An early 1900s silver and enamel buckle, with machined…

Enamel and Silver Buckle with Turquoise Decoration

An early 1900s silver and enamel buckle, with machined decoration and turquoise enamel to each edge, Birmingham 1912, 6.5 cm x 4 cm

A sterling silver buckle, Britton, Gould & Co, London, 1910, Wt…

1910 London Sterling Silver Buckle - 10g

A sterling silver buckle, Britton, Gould & Co, London, 1910, Wt 10 grams

Burmese figural silver belt buckle. Marked to back 60g

Burmese Silver Figural Belt Buckle, 60g

Burmese figural silver belt buckle. Marked to back 60g