This is a gorgeous very solid silver buckle from the Victorian era. It is heavy and very decorative with beautiful scrolling as shown and multiple lion passant stamps on moving parts. To the rear is a moving buckle with two prongs and a maker's mark for famous maker Stokes & Ireland. It weighs over 28 gms, so a lovely substantial piece measuring 3 inches across. The hallmark is puzzling as there is no assay mark but an 1868 scratched lightly for a jeweller to the rear. The closest hallmarks is for Birmingham 1866 but could likely be Chester or London.
As a vintage or antique item, it will show signs of age and patina. This is a lovely very old notion.
Please look at the photos carefully and please do ask any questions, I am happy to help.
