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Pair of Shoe Buckles, England, Last quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Shoe Buckles, England, Last quarter 18th century

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Civil War-era belt buckle from Point of Pines Plantation, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown

Union "US" Oval belt buckle. The metal buckle is oval shaped with the raised lettering on the front that reads [US]. There are three hooks on the back. Any backmarks that may have existed were worn away by the elements

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Two ring brooches

Two ring brooches. The ornamentation is highlighted using niello, a compound containing sulphur, which produces a black effect contrasting with the sheen of the silver. Country of Origin: Sweden. Culture: Viking. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Statens Historiska Museum, Stockholm . Location: 18

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