Antique 1928 Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Belt Buckle Monogram NWB Patent Date For Sale

Antique sterling silver belt buckle dating to the late 1920s, featuring a beautifully hand-hammered surface, engraved geometric borders, scrollwork details, and a central engraved monogram reading “NWB.”

The buckle has a wonderful period look, with a slightly curved rectangular form, clipped decorative corners, hand-tooled border details, and a prominent octagonal monogram cartouche. The hammered silver surface reflects light beautifully and gives the buckle the unmistakable handcrafted character associated with quality early-20th-century silverwork.

The reverse is clearly stamped STERLING together with an additional maker’s mark, and the buckle mechanism is stamped:

“PAT. MAY 29, 1928”

The patent marking provides an excellent period reference and places this buckle design firmly in the late 1920s / Art Deco era.

The belt loop/keeper itself is also clearly stamped STERLING, confirming that this component is sterling silver as well.

Details

* Date: Circa 1928 / late 1920s

* Material: Sterling Silver

* Construction: Sterling silver buckle body and sterling silver belt loop/keeper

* Finish: Hand-hammered sterling silver

* Style: Art Deco / Late 1920s

* Decoration: Engraved scrollwork and geometric border

* Center: Raised octagonal monogram cartouche

* Monogram: NWB

* Type: Belt Buckle

* Markings: STERLING, maker’s mark, and PAT. MAY 29, 1928

* Condition: Antique, pre-owned condition

The front displays a beautifully executed hammered texture, surrounded by engraved linear borders, curled scroll motifs, and geometric corner accents. The centrally positioned monogram panel is engraved in an elegant period serif style.

The buckle shows surface scratches, patina, oxidation, tarnish, darkening, and general wear consistent with nearly a century of age and previous use. The reverse retains substantial natural oxidation and patina.

The buckle has not been aggressively polished, preserving its original antique surface, patina, hand-worked texture, and character.

A particularly attractive example of late-1920s American sterling silver accessory design, ideal for collectors of antique silver, Art Deco accessories, hand-hammered silver, vintage belt buckles, or period men’s accessories.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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