Enamel Miniature Belt Buckle – Black Metal, ca. 1900

Construction & Materials

This antique belt buckle is crafted from black metal and features a finely executed enamel painting depicting a young woman wearing a hat. The combination of dark metal and soft enamel coloration creates a striking contrast typical of late 19th‑ to early 20th‑century miniature accessories.

Design & Enamel Painting

The buckle presents:

• a rectangular form with gently rounded edges

• a central oval enamel portrait

• a smooth black‑metal frame that enhances the miniature’s visual depth

The enamel painting is executed with delicate shading, giving the portrait a refined and intimate character.

Condition

The piece is preserved in good to very good condition, showing:

• subtle signs of age and wear

• stable enamel surface

• intact metal frame

A well‑kept example of early 20th‑century decorative belt buckles.

Measurements

• Belt buckle: approx. 6.5 × 3.5 cm

• Diameter of enamel picture: approx. 3.5 × 2.6 cm