1910 Silver & Enamel Buckle by Levi & Salaman – Forget-Me-Not Motif
1910 Silver & Enamel Buckle by Levi & Salaman – Forget-Me-Not Motif
£250.00
Description
A beautifully crafted silver and enamel belt buckle by Levi & Salaman, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910.
Octagonal in form, the silver frame is detailed with translucent white guilloché enamel — engine-turned beneath the surface to catch the light - and hand-painted with a border of blue forget-me-nots and green leaf tendrils.
The enamel is crisp and luminous, with a clarity rarely preserved in functional accessories of this age.
Originally designed to fasten a sash or fabric belt, the buckle would have added a refined, decorative note to early 20th-century dress.
Today, it translates effortlessly into modern styling: worn with a silk or velvet ribbon as a waist belt, reimagined as a clasp on a tailored coat or blazer, or adapted into a pendant or hairpiece with the help of a jeweller. It has that rare quality - detailed but unfussy - that allows it to sit comfortably in both historical and contemporary wardrobes.
The floral motif is not just charming, but quietly symbolic: forget-me-nots were often associated with affection and memory, making this a piece that carries personal sentiment as well as visual appeal.
The octagonal shape - less common than oval or rectangular examples - lends a touch of modern geometry to its otherwise delicate form.
Levi & Salaman were renowned for their decorative silver and enamel work, producing elegant, finely finished pieces that bridged the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements.
This buckle is a strong example of their aesthetic: technically precise, beautifully proportioned, and easy to wear.
Hallmarked with the maker’s mark for Levi & Salaman and full British hallmarks for Birmingham, 1910.
Dimensions: 5.4cm x 4.1cm. Weight: 18.1g.
Elegant, expressive, and remarkably versatile - a fine antique accessory with enduring modern charm.
Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.
For more information or to purchase this piece online, please visit our website at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | Early 1900s |
| Style | Arts and Crafts |
| Hallmark | L&S (anchor, lion, I) |
| Dimensions | 5.4cm x 4.1cm |
Product REF: levi_buckle
