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Up for sale is a stunning and historically rich pair of antique Georgian sterling silver shoe buckles, weighing a combined 60 grams. Featuring ornate openwork framing with ribbon and floral motifs, this museum-quality set includes its original handwritten provenance note detailing family ownership in Warwickshire, England.
Material: Solid sterling silver (stamped with the traditional British lion passant hallmark on the reverse).
Weight: 60 grams total.
Era / Year of Origin: Late 18th century, circa 1780–1790 (Georgian period).
Condition: Excellent antique condition with a rich, undisturbed original patina and fully functional tongue/prong mechanisms.
Included Handwritten Letter Transcription:
\"To William Russell KenchA pair of Shoe Bucklesworn by his Great GrandGrand-Father William Kench Esquirewho lived & died at theGrove Fields Farm, Hampton Lucy,Warwickshire.Left by his old Aunt Berridgefor his Name-sake.\"
Shipping & Handling:
Fast, insured shipping via USPS Priority Mail with signature confirmation.
Carefully packed in a protective display case to ensure safe transit.