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Knee buckle

Knee buckle
Silver, iron, paste (glass)
1770-1790
Knee buckle
Knee buckle
Silver, iron, paste (glass)
1770-1790
Knee buckle Silver, iron, paste (glass) 1770-1790
Status
On view
Date1770-1790
Geography Probably made - England
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in. (3.18 cm x 2.86 cm)
Credit LineGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2012
Object numberW-5303
DescriptionSmall, rectangular buckle set with square, faceted glass pastes along the open, cast silver frame; frame exhibits a slight arc across its width; inside edges of frame along its long sides bow outward slightly; iron shape with an anchor-shaped roll hinged on central pin.
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