1890s Japanned Paste Bow Buckles, Pair vintage The hollow form construction makes

The hollow form construction makes it lightweight and easy to wear

and a dramatic ruffled hem that adds a touch of old Hollywood elegance

Arm openings 16"

or modesty collar

The enamel retains its brilliant

1890s Japanned Paste Bow Buckles, Pair vintage The hollow form construction makesTwo lovely bow motif mourning slide buckles from the late Victorian period. The mountings are Japanned with a flat satin, black to almost gunmetal tone finish. This technique, originating in Japan, India, and China, involves coating metal with a shiny black or dark gray lacquer. It was popular in Victorian mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria went into mourning for Prince Albert. Victorians used symbols to express sentiment, as emoting was considered