{"product_id":"a-rare-pair-of-silver-garter-clasps-buckles-english-london-1795","title":"A rare pair of silver garter clasps \/ buckles. English London 1795.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of unusual Georgian silver clasps which were used to fasten garters. \u003cbr\u003eThe style is very different from the more commonly seen buckles with prongs in that they rely on tension. Each is in two parts-one with a bit of silver that latches into slots in the other half. The fronts are engraved with harebells- a popular late 18th century neo-classical motif- plus a hand engraved letter H in the old style using double lines which is the owner's initial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver hall marks are readable. There is the assay mark, duty mark and a date letter-U- 1795. The maker's initials are only partly struck but the second one is a 'B' with another 'B'  below which is very likely to be the Bateman family of London silversmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttached to the middle slot of the three they measure 3 x 1.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition- slightly more wear to the harebell decoration on one than the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock no. LS49\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Cabinet Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48841560981661,"sku":"LS49","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/2855\/1303\/files\/ls49-silver-garter-clasps-buckles-_1.jpg?v=1787754605","url":"https:\/\/curiocabinetantiques.com\/en-us\/products\/a-rare-pair-of-silver-garter-clasps-buckles-english-london-1795","provider":"Curio Cabinet Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}