Antique French enamel Buckles brooch - Large vintage victorian sash buckle - Fleur de lis design - victorian accessory

This is the largest sash buckle brooch I have ever had or sold and it is one amazing piece! Loaded with designs of birds and flowers and two huge fleur de lis centers this brooch measures a whopping 3 1/2" across. IT has lovely turquoise enamel that probably brings this in a transitional period between victorian and egyptian revival. It was originally a two part buckle and was in its early years converted to a C clasp brooch. I was told that when sash pins went out of fashions ladies had their beloved pieces made into pins so they would still be able to show them off. I have a photo where you can see that these are in the jewelry collector's book Official Guide to Antique jewelry by Kaplan) and they have quite a high price tag ( 650.00-$800) on them. This is such a huge magnificent piece with so many colors and designs that you really have to look hard to see enamel wear. It is one of a kind and won't last long so be sure you get this before it is too late. Vintage and antique items are not mint nor are they perfect. Sold as is and as found (used and probably vintage) Since this is Irreplaceable there can be no returns on this sale.. Please use photos to make your decisions. Remember that old glue and hot post offices may cause some stones in vintage pieces to loosen in shipping

oct4 2020bthstre