Slide #54

"Heraldic motifs were also popular at the turn of the century. Many flatware and jewelry manufacturers featured patterns similar to the stampings on roman coins, and the background against which these medallion type designs were placed is often worked to simulate ancient or slightly worn or broken metalwork. This one-piece cast buckle with applied "coins" is by Parks Bros. & Rogers of Providence and is about 2 ½" high. Parks Bros. &Rogers were in business from 1892-1930."