18th Century Irish Silver & Steel Buckle Pair, Harp and Hibernia Marks, Plain Georgian Form LRC

$350.00
A rare pair of 18th-century Irish silver and steel buckles featuring the iconic Harp and Hibernia marks, symbols strongly associated with Irish patriotism and identity. These elegant buckles display a restrained plain design, allowing the quality of the materials and the historical significance of the marks to take center stage. Silver and steel shoe buckles were fashionable and important accessories during the Georgian period, worn as both practical dress items and expressions of refinement and status. The presence of the Harp and Hibernia motifs adds a distinctive Irish character and collector appeal. The pair remains in good antique condition with an attractive aged surface and patina consistent with its period. A wonderful addition for collectors of Irish silver, Georgian accessories, or historical costume pieces. Condition is overall excellent. One is slightly off center from use. Dimensions: approximately 1.5" x 3". Combined weight including steel is about 124 grams. CODE: LRC Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A rare pair of 18th-century Irish silver and steel buckles featuring the iconic Harp and Hibernia marks, symbols strongly associated with Irish patriotism and identity. These elegant buckles display a restrained plain design, allowing the quality of the materials and the historical significance of the marks to take center stage. Silver and steel shoe buckles were fashionable and important accessories during the Georgian period, worn as both practical dress items and expressions of refinement and status. The presence of the Harp and Hibernia motifs adds a distinctive Irish character and collector appeal. The pair remains in good antique condition with an attractive aged surface and patina consistent with its period. A wonderful addition for collectors of Irish silver, Georgian accessories, or historical costume pieces. Condition is overall excellent. One is slightly off center from use. Dimensions: approximately 1.5" x 3". Combined weight including steel is about 124 grams. CODE: LRC Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP