1890s Japanned Paste Bow Buckles, Pair vintage But metal sequins were heavy

But metal sequins were heavy and tore delicate fabrics

The enamel retains its brilliant

Finished with a beaded scallop fringe at the hem

For serious collectors

this stunning piece will ensure all eyes are on you

1890s Japanned Paste Bow Buckles, Pair vintage But metal sequins were heavyTwo lovely bow motif mourning slide buckles from the late Victorian period. The mountings are Japanned with a flat satin, black to almost gunmetal tone finish. This technique, originating in Japan, India, and China, involves coating metal with a shiny black or dark gray lacquer. It was popular in Victorian mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria went into mourning for Prince Albert. Victorians used symbols to express sentiment, as emoting was considered