• Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
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

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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