Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 423
Pair of 18th Century Silver Plate Shoe Buckles
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
English, each of concave square form with incised line decoration, 2-3/8 x 2-1/8 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased in Alexandria, Virginia from the Livingston family by James Anderson and Richard Armstrong; Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Note: According to family tradition, these shoe buckles belonged to Captain Henry Livingston, aide and guard to General George Washington.
Condition
remnants of silver plating, tarnish, discoloration, minor dents
According to consignor notes, purchased in Alexandria, Virginia from the Livingston family by James Anderson and Richard Armstrong; Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
