A Victorian 9ct Gold & Turquoise Buckle Brooch, c1860 A group comprising 4 cast

A group comprising 4 cast copper alloy bronze belt buckles

this particular example is in fine condition and a leading example for any Doulton collector

The frogs are depicted with lively realism

Condition: No evident chips

Later sold through Leonard Joel Auctions

A Victorian 9ct Gold & Turquoise Buckle Brooch, c1860 A group comprising 4 castA Victorian 9ct yellow gold buckle brooch, finely engraved and set with twelve natural cabochon turquoise, dating to circa 1860, potential for an earlier origin around 1850. The reverse fitted with a pin and hook clasp, together with a suspension ring allowing the piece to be worn as a pendant. The union of the buckle motif and turquoise is emblematic of love, fidelity and prosperity, a popular symbolic design in mid Victorian jewellery. Unmarked and