English Iron Type-V Buckle, c1660 - 1720's The cedar wood case has

The cedar wood case has surface water marks

with areas of surface dullness and abrasion commensurate with age and recovery conditions

The Victorians loved to experiment with new materials and one of their favourites was Papier-mâché

A handmade Chinese silver cloisonné locket suspended from a long articulated chain

There are small chips and a manufacturing-related stress crack around the foot rim

English Iron Type-V Buckle, c1660 - 1720's The cedar wood case hasThis Iron Buckle originates in England during the Stuart Early Georgian Period, circa 1660 1720's. It is superbly preserved and showcases natural patination with minimal surface encrustations commensurate with its time buried underground. 3cm x 3. 6cm. Reference: "Buckles through the Ages" By Chris Marshall; Refer to Part Nine, Page 17 & 18, Type V (Figure 9) for similar examples. Provenance: Excavated from York, United Kingdom, 1986. Private