A beautifully crafted silver and enamel belt buckle by Levi & Salaman, hallmarked Birmingham, 1910.
The octagonal silver frame is decorated 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.
Made to fasten a sash or belt, a practical and fashionable piece in its time.
It works beautifully today also, worn with a ribbon at the waist, clipped to a jacket, or repurposed as a pendant or hairpiece.
The floral motif is both charming and symbolic: forget-me-nots were associated with affection and remembrance, giving the piece emotional as well as visual appeal.
Levi & Salaman were known 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 clear example of their aesthetic: technically precise, well balanced, and beautifully made.
Hallmarked with the maker’s mark for Levi & Salaman and full British hallmarks for Birmingham, 1910.
Dimensions: 5.4cm × 4.1cm. Weight: 18.1g.
Available exclusively at ELTONS, specialists in antique jewellery, London.