Vintage 1920s Art Deco Paste Rhinestone Floral Pierced Metalwork Shoe Buckle

A beautifully crafted circa 1920s Art Deco shoe buckle, featuring ornate pierced floral metalwork and bright paste rhinestones set in pot metal. This is a single buckle, not a pair, and it stands out for its crisp casting, balanced design, and strong Deco presence.
Some of the original paste rhinestones have naturally darkened with age, consistent with authentic 1920s materials, but all stones are present and secure. The metalwork is especially refined on this example, with deeper, cleaner piercing than typically seen on Deco buckles of this size.
The sharply defined pierced metalwork and fully intact stones place this buckle among the finer single examples of 1920s Deco shoe adornments.
Overall condition is very good vintage, with expected age patina and excellent structural integrity. Some of the original paste rhinestones have naturally darkened with age, consistent with authentic 1920s materials, but all stones remain present and secure.

Details
•     Circa 1920s
•     Pot metal with original paste rhinestones
•     Large pierced floral design
•     Single buckle (not a pair)
•     Dimensions: approx. 2 3/8" length × 1 5/8" width
•     Very good vintage condition

Beautiful for display on a vanity tray, framing as a decorative object, or incorporating into creative fashion or bridal styling. Collectors of Deco accessories will appreciate the craftsmanship and scale of this piece.

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