| "These two pieces are a buckle and a matching belt length adjuster. Both are made of stamped silver with black enamel applied to simulate oxidation, giving the piece contrast and the appearance of depth in the design. The opposite end of the belt from the buckle was threaded through the adjuster, a clasp (missing) slid on, and the end of the belt sewn to the center post of the adjuster, allowing the wearer to slide the adjuster back and forth to adjust the length of the belt. This set was made by Carter, Howe & Co. of New York City. The firm's trademark, an arrowhead with a "c" inside and visible at the end of the "sterling" mark, appears in the 1915 edition of Jewelers Circular." |
