{"product_id":"antique-victorian-mourning-sash-buckle-cast-grape-vine-motif-japanned-metal-526a0fd1","title":"Antique Victorian Mourning Sash Buckle Cast Grape Vine Motif Japanned Metal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique two-piece mourning sash buckle from the late Victorian era presents a heavily cast grape, leaf, and vine motif. The dark japanned metal finish directly aligns with the strict sartorial codes of late 19th-century mourning attire, designed for wear over heavy mourning silks or sashes. The grape motif carries historical symbolism of abundance and rebirth, adding depth to the somber aesthetic. A classic hook-and-eye mechanism connects the two halves, anchoring the piece firmly at the waist. The deep relief of the metalwork casts heavy shadows, making the intricate botanical details highly visible. This piece serves as a wearable artifact of late 19th-century mourning history, ideal for collectors of antique fashion hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1880s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Base metal with a dark japanned finish\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 2.25 in H x 3.5 in W x 0.5 in D (Measurements taken clasped)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece shows age-appropriate wear, including minor finish loss on the high points of the grape clusters and the reverse attachment loops. The central clasp mechanism remains entirely intact and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214805754037,"sku":"J1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_52b69b09-89de-4624-9e70-89f0f5393b33.jpg?v=1788580811","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-victorian-mourning-sash-buckle-cast-grape-vine-motif-japanned-metal-526a0fd1","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}