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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-20 11:00:00 2026-05-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Augusta Auctions Augusta Auctions : Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions/augusta-auctions/modes-for-may-antique-couture-fashion-23389
April showers bring May flowers, and we look forward to sharing our garden of delights with bidders this May! Our marquis spring auction will offer a bouquet of fine antique, couture & collectible fashion and textiles, drawn from institutions and select private collections.
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Lot 121

GENEROUS LOT OF BUCKLES & CLASPS, 1900-1950s

Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

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$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
2-pc deco steel & maroon composition, 2-pc brass & onyx opera cloak closure, c. 1900, 2-pc carved MOP sash belt buckle, 1930s, 3”x3”, 2-pc carved MOP belt buckle, 1 carved composition belt buckle, 1940, 2-pc carved composition cloak closure w/fan motif, late 1920s, 2 bakelite buckles, size range: 1”x1”-2”x2.5”, (most w/wear, discoloration, varied tarnish to CB hardware; black “tassel” piece w/mod. tarnish & loose findings); 5 gold tone early-mid 20th century buckles; 2-pc gilt buckle set w/paste ruby; 1 repro Lillie Langtry stamped “Quezel-Tiffany Studios, 1901”; 2-pc stylized achanthus leaf w/rhinestone swirl; 2-pc brass Art Nouveau 1950s buckle; 1 twining wheat motif decoration, all range 3”-4”x1.75”-2.25”, (wear & tarnish) all Good-Excellent.

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