Vintage Ladys Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

[john37115]

Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

This was found in a field that yields alot of civil war relics by a friend of mine. We are both stumped. Any Ideas as to what it is would be greatly appreciated.

 

[doublet2a]

Re: CW era Musicians NeckTie Bolo? Any Ideas

Don't know about a Bolo tie,
The figure would be side ways??
Nice piece. Be interested in the finall out come



Tim

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: CW era Musicians NeckTie Bolo? Any Ideas

A vintage womens belt buckle.
looks like maby the 50s to me.
maby 40s

Not victorian.

 

[john37115]

Re: CW era Musicians NeckTie Bolo? Any Ideas

Could be a ladys belt buckle, I hadn't thought of that.

 

[KirkTN]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Nice pics Bro, I hope someone can confirm what exactly it is.

 

[ashleen]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

How big is it?
Does it look like copper?
Anyone read music?
I wonder if it's a recognizable tune...
hmm

Neat find, congrats

 

[dg39]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Victorian Belt Buckle.
DG

 

[savant365]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

This is an absolute guess but maybe its from a drummers belt from the civil war?

 

[chipveres]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Based on the small size and the clip on the back, could it be a ladie's hair clip?

Chip V.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Looks like a 1960's lady's belt buckle, with a Muse on it. I say 1960's because that was a time women started wearing leather belts, prior to that I don't think women did. The prongs on it look like they would hook into holes in a leather belt. But what do I know? I'm senile.

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/m/muses.html

It wouldn't necessarily have to be for a leather belt. It could've been a ladies' sash buckle--in which case it could date from earlier. On an interesting note, the music on the top of the buckle has a mistake in it--the note stems are on the wrong side of the note heads. So it's obvious that the buckle was not meant for a musician to wear, but rather just as a decorative (and incorrectly designed) piece. Sorry--I'm a musician, and I still see sappy inspirational posters with the note stems drawn on wrong. It drives me nuts... :P

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Man and woman dancing... he's "dipping" her...

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

I'm googled out
there are many variations on this belt buckle theme, but I can't find (yet) anything close.

Number two son, musically wise, couldn't see any 'music' in the decoration.

I think it's a beauty.

Cheers, Mike

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Number two son, musically wise, couldn't see any 'music' in the decoration.

Cheers, Mike

I'm sorry, but there is musical notation there. I hold a Bachlor's and Two Master's Degrees in it. I also teach music at two Universities. You'll see the clefs and staves on the left and right side of the piece in Montana Jim's orientation of it. 8)


Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Number two son, musically wise, couldn't see any 'music' in the decoration.

Cheers, Mike

I'm sorry, but there is musical notation there. I hold a Bachlor's and Two Master's Degrees in it. I also teach music at two Universities. You'll see the clefs and staves on the left and right side of the piece in Montana Jim's orientation of it. 8)


Regards,


Buckleboy

Buckles My Friend - I'm thinking he meant there was no real "music" meaning the notes were a random artisitic portrayal only...

I think we all see the "music stuff"

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

I don't care if it's old or new...I like it.

Please don't remove that awesome green patina! I hate it when people do that.

Badge

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Number two son, musically wise, couldn't see any 'music' in the decoration.

Cheers, Mike

I'm sorry, but there is musical notation there. I hold a Bachlor's and Two Master's Degrees in it. I also teach music at two Universities. You'll see the clefs and staves on the left and right side of the piece in Montana Jim's orientation of it. 8)


Regards,


Buckleboy

Buckles My Friend - I'm thinking he meant there was no real "music" meaning the notes were a random artisitic portrayal only...

I think we all see the "music stuff"

Ahhhhh! Sometimes I CAN be a little dense. Yes. You are correct. The music is not a real "piece" but rather just decoration.

-Buckleboy

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Thanks guys, that's what I meant

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

MJ, excellent observation! It's amazing how much we can see when a change in perspective takes place - like from just rotating the image 90 degrees.

And what were you thinking?

 

[Noodle]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

Her attire could be from almost any period, but his has me puzzled. Looks almost like Christopher Columbus' time period. But I don't associate the 1400s with dancing!

 

[dg39]

Re: Vintage Lady's Belt Buckle? Any Ideas

1920's-early 30's
DG