Belt buckle with cricket themed design, "Success to Cricket" c1870s
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Accessory/Belt/Belt Buckle
Date Used
Circa 1875
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Brass-coloured cast belt buckle, oval-shaped with a flat section at each of end. In the centre of the oval is a raised cricket bat, and around the border are the words 'SUCCESS TO / CRICKET'. Belt hook and loop attachment missing from reverse.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 45 W: 88 D: 3mm (H: 1 3/4 W: 3 7/16 D: 1/8")
Media/Materials
Date Used
Circa 1875
Location
In storage
Registration No
M4819
I was metal detecting in the foothills of Virginia (USA) and found one on these belt buckles. Is it know how many were made and in which years they were produced? Thanks for any info!
- Robert Payne
Posted on 24-04-2022 18:48:31