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Lot 137
Silver eagle suspender buckles. 
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$188
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Silver eagle suspender buckles. 

2 1/2 x 3 in. silver suspender buckles with 9 1/4 in. (fully extended length) chains and 1 1/2 in. hooks (some dark patination throughout, overall good condition). Versos stamped with hallmarks of a noted jeweler and silversmith operating in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the first half of the 19th century. Buckles feature finely engraved federal eagles with shield, arrows, and olive branches, surmounting floral motif borders. Chains adjust via pulley attachment on buckle.

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