Enamel Miniature Belt Buckle – Yellow Metal, ca. 1900

Construction & Materials

This antique belt buckle is crafted from yellow metal and features a finely executed enamel painting depicting the heads of two children. The combination of metalwork and miniature enamel art reflects the decorative traditions of late 19th‑ to early 20th‑century accessories, where small portrait miniatures were popular embellishments.

Design & Enamel Painting

The buckle presents:

• a rectangular form with rounded edges

• a central enamel portrait medallion

• a smooth yellow‑metal frame that highlights the miniature’s detail

The enamel painting, with its soft coloration and intimate subject matter, adds charm and collectible appeal.

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. 9 × 3.8 cm

• Diameter of enamel picture: approx. 1.2 cm