A Victorian Silver Belt
by Henry William Dee, London, 1872, Retailed by Ortner and Houle, 3 St. James's Street

Marked on various sections. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the buckle and hasp. The initial is possibly a 'C'. The approximate length from the further hole to the outside of the buckle is 83.5cm and from the closest hole to the outside of the buckle is approximately 68.2cm.

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