I wish I could give you a single reference, but I don't have one. I've been looking at original buckles…
The pair of these would definitely make a big statement. This man would have to have pretty broad feet.
Sharon, would you mind sharing your reference? I'd really like to learn more about these. In looking at the Met…
I actually like the bigger buckle!
Men's shoe buckles grow *larger* toward the end of the 18th c. With all the pastes being round in shape,…
Oops, I meant "paintings" not "painting".
Wow, that is a huge buckle, especially considering how much smaller men were back then. Dick Turpin's wanted poster describes…
Beautiful buckle!!!!!
Amazing find! I actually rather like the large buckle. It's so bold! Bonus: It might make my crazy long, skinny…
ooor you could make men's shoes. I have a husband with naked feet!