Featuring an evocative Art Nouveau design, this lovely buckle by Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy for Maison Savard dates from c.1900.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the buckle. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the importance and appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This buckle is constructed from silver. It features a typical Art Nouveau design of a young woman surrounded by Iris's. The buckle is signed. The reverse is stamped with a French silver maker's lozenge mark with 'A. Savard' at its centre. The buckle measures 7cm x 5cm.
A Short History...
This buckle is an important and well documented piece designed by Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy. It was made by French silversmiths Maison Savard in c.1900. An example of this buckle is housed in the Virginia Museum of Fine Art and can be found in the book 'Art Nouveau Jewellery from Pforzheim' by Fritz Falk. Additionally, a similar buckle by Dropsy for Savard forms part of the British museum's collection.
Wear it With...
This buckle is a great collectors piece. Display it on a dressing table with other jewels and accessories of note or, perhaps, wear it as a choker on a length of velvet ribbon or as a pendant on a chain.
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 lovely buckle was sourced in France and features bright paste stones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
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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So typical of its time, this chic bag was created in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One paste stone is missing, the tassel has lost a few threads and there are some faint scratches to the surface of the celluloid. These aspects do not detract from the overall appeal of the piece. Please note, that this bag may have also had a fold over clasp at some point and this is now no longer present. Therefore, only very lightweight items can be carried in this bag. If any weight moves into the front of the case, it can fall open. I would advise that you, therefore, clutch the bag when carrying it too. Rather than just allowing it to hang from your wrist.
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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 beautiful and well preserved example of cut steel design dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of the cut steel studs are potentially missing. However, the design is so busy, it is difficult to tell if there are losses or if there are just omissions in the design. All of the studs are in shining, excellent condition, which is very rare for a cut steel 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 evocative 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
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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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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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 1920s buckle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One claw is missing from the setting of one glass panel. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and functionality of the piece.
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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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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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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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Featuring an evocative Art Nouveau design, this lovely buckle by Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy for Maison Savard dates from c.1900.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the buckle. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the importance and appeal of the piece.
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