This belt buckle dates from the 1930s and was made in France. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Elements of oxidisation to the metal findings on the reverse. This is consistent with age and use.
The Details...
This belt buckle is constructed from gold coloured celluloid with hand-painted golden accents. It is molded with a floral design. It measures 10cm x 6cm. It is stamped on the reverse 'MODELE DEPOSE' and features a makers label 'CREATION NP'.
To view a clip of this buckle, click here: Art Deco Celluloid Buckle
A Short History...
Celluloid was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture during the 1920s and 1930s. Newly pioneered injection molding processes, meant that cellulose could be used to produce many identical pieces at the same time. This resulted in the cost per item of celluloid pieces being very low and the material could therefore cater for post-Depression and wartime demands for affordable jewellery.
Wear it With...
This buckle would add an edge to contemporary tailoring.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This beautiful hair accessory was created in the 1960s in France by Marcel Gérard.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This wonderful bag dates from the mid to late 19th century. It is in lovely condition for its age.
Condition Report:
Good - There is some wear and darkening to the lining of the bag, bead loss in a couple of tiny areas around the frame and slight oxidisation to the handle. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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So typical of its time, this bag was created in France in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The internal fastening catch of the bag has been re-glued at some point. This is barely visible. It does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece and the bag still functions well.
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This lovely buckle was made in France and features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely buckle was sourced in France and features elegant Guilloché enamel detailing.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful hair accessory was created in the Edwardian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small crack in the celluloid, which has been glued and repaired. This is only apparent upon close inspection and is not visible when worn because it is behind the paste motif.
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This lovely buckle features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an evocative Arts and Crafts design, this lovely buckle dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some loss to enamel in a couple of tiny areas. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This evocative and stylish bag was created in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the devoré velvet exterior of the bag and wear to the chain handle. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This lovely buckle was sourced in France and features bright paste stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an evocative Art Nouveau design, this lovely buckle by Gourdel, Valès and Co dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The scrolling design around the edge of the petal motif has encountered a small break during this buckle's lifetime. This has been well-repaired however, so that it is not visible when worn.
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This evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely buckle features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little dulling to the gilded metal surface. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Very rare, this belt buckle dates from the 1930s and was made in Czechoslovakia. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Good - Some mottling to the metal reverse of the buckle, a little movement of one glass panel within its setting and a tiny element of speckling to the yellow glass panels. This is consistent with age, but does not detract from the appeal of this piece.
This beautiful hair accessory most likely dates from the late Victorian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an evocative Egyptian Revival design, this rare and special buckle by the renowned Piel Frères dates from the early 1900s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny scuff to the enamel work in one small area. This is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This belt buckle dates from the 1930s and was made in France. It features collectible mirror glass.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Elements of oxidisation to the metal findings on the reverse. This is consistent with age and use.
