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Bergamot Brass Work Brass Belt Buckle Art Nouveau Napoleon Emperor – Giamer Antiques and Collectibles

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Description: This is a vintage solid brass and rather heavy men's belt buckle. The buckle is oval in shape and a beautiful art nouveau raised design showing several nudes in the woods. The buckle has a loop to attach the belt and a protruding pin to go into the belt's notches on the back. The back has the maker's mark an image of a man's bust with the words Napoleon Emperor around it in the center of the back. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Uncertain but most likely 1970's could be earlier. Origin: Purchase at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The buckle is ~ 3 7/8" x 2 1/2" and weighs 7 ounces. Maker: Bergamot Brass Works. Marks: Marked on the back with the maker's mark consisting of the letters BBW in beautiful decorative calligraphy within a circle with the letters B-180 above it. It also has image of a man's bust with the words "Napoleon Emperor" around it in the center of the back. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a nice vintage belt buckle with nice art nouveau design that is