SOLD….A rare pair of Scottish 18th century silver shoe buckles.

SOLD….A rare pair of Scottish 18th century silver shoe buckles.An unusual pair of Scottish silver shoe buckles marked for Glasgow circa 1760 1799 ( the town mark changed to a square outline in 1800 ) The maker's mark is hard to make out but looks like JI or possibly JL. They also have the original owner's initials TH. The pierced silver frames are in good order with no breaks or repairs and the pitchfork steel chapes are free from rust. 6. 5 x 5 cm with a rise of about 2. 5cm in the middle. 2. 5 x 2 inches Stock

A gilt metal monocular set with mother of pearl panels

However it is worn- there is some base metal showing on the silver cap and the blade is scratched

Height 4 cm at the back dropping to 1

The style suggests it was made by a Zuni craftsperson

The white metal mounts are set with mother of pearl and have a clear paste stone in the centre

A Spanish silver thimble with applied decoration in red for the Order of Santiago

2 cm in height

edged with gold thread holding leaves of matching cloth stuck with needles

In 1837 the firm was granted the Royal Warrant for supplying dressing cases to the Royal Family

An unusual table clamp made of plated copper

The steel is engraved with birds and foliage and partially gilt

A gilt brass needle holder