A rare early Liberty & Co Cymric silver belt buckle designed by Oliver Baker

A rare early Liberty & Co Cymric silver belt buckle designed by Oliver Baker, cast foliate form with scrolling border, hammered finish, set with two fire opals and central amethyst cabochon, stamped marks, L & Co, Birmingham 1899, 8cm. wide.

Literature

Modern Design in Jewellery and Fans, The Studio Special, 1901-1902, plate 35 this design illustrated.

Provenance

A private collection of Guild of Handicraft silver and jewellery.