BAUBLE BABE’S Fabulous Finds is an American-owned business which specializes in Quality Jewelry, Accessories, Art Glass, Pottery, Bar & Dinnerware, and an eclectic array of items. My eBay store is very well organized to help you easily find what you are seeking.

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

*PLEASE  READ the MEASUREMENTS – Photos do not show actual size! Have a tape measure handy…I never shop for online jewelry without one! Thank You!

DESIGNER/COMPANY/LOCATION: William B. Kerr Co (1855-1927): Established in Newark, New Jersey in 1855, the company produced many gold and silver items including Art Nouveau jewelry and accessories, buckles, tableware, holloware, toiletware, vanity items, and novelties. The Company was highly regarded for elaborate and unique Art Nouveau pieces, most especially the American Beauty series, as well as many patterns of flat and holloware for children featuring nursery rhymes and images. Their signature logo mark was that of an axe/hatchet figure which was often accompanied with a design number. Kerr eventually had showrooms in NYC and San Francisco prior to being purchased by Gorham Interests in 1906, and the company closed around 1927.

METAL: Sterling Silver

DETAILS:

~ Mid-to-Late 1800s Victorian Era Belt Buckle

~ White Guilloché Enamel Work *The silver was Engine Turned (guilloché) to create the design over which the translucent white enamel was then applied.

~ Sterling Greek Key Design on Black Enamel

~ Two Prongs which swivel back to the opposite side

~ Stamps: Sterling, Kerr Axe Logo, 3218-50 (design #)

~ The last 2 reference photos depict buckles from an 1896 catalog.

CONDITION: Astounding Antique condition with extremely light wear! This piece is so fine that I do believe it was barely worn and then tucked away from the elements for many decades. No issues to report!

*MEASUREMENTS* (approximate): 3.25” across x almost 2” wide, 10mm from prong tip-to-tip, 50 grams!

COMMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFO: Truly a stunning, remarkable antique piece…be prepared to spend time addressing the many comments and compliments which will certainly come your way when adorned with this beauty! When your friends ask (and they will), please direct them to Bauble Babe’s Fabulous Finds eBay store. *Your order will be carefully packaged to ensure a safe arrival.

PAYMENT:

Payment is due at the time of purchase unless you have notified me of your intent to purchase more and combine shipping.

SHIPPING:

DOMESTIC: I ship Monday through Friday to the eBay verified address within 1 business day of cleared payment (no weekends).  Orders placed after 10 a.m. central time will ship the next business day. After 10 a.m. Friday purchases will ship the following Monday. 

*COMBINED SHIPPING*: I combine shipping whenever possible. Buy but don’t Pay - Place items you want in your Shopping Cart and click “Request Total” or message me for invoice.

INTERNATIONAL: I use eBay’s Global Shipping Program which handles all Customs Forms, etc. For questions regarding shipping rates, import charges, etc., please contact eBay as I have no knowledge of the particulars - I simply ship the items to the Global Shipping center and eBay takes over from there. Sorry, but eBay’s Global Shipping Program does not allow for combined shipping on International orders.

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