STOCK BUCKLE, circa 1780's, brooch

GEORGIAN SILVER STOCK BUCKLE Brooch;
18th century man's four-button stock buckle converted to a pin with addition of circa 1910 safety catch and fitments

Fine Rococo chased and figured surface decoration
Circa : 1775 - 1785
Size : 2-1/8 x 1-3/8”
Weight : .53 troy ounce
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In the time of George Washington & the other founding fathers, a Stock Buckle was worn behind the neck, fastening "Stock", forerunner of today's necktie.