Buckle with embroidered ruffles, 19th century.

A beautiful buckle (diameter 10 cm) embroidered on black velvet, which imitates metal buckles. It dates back to the 19th century. It consists of two discs with a metal surround and closes with a clasp that hooks onto a small roll of thin metal wires. On each disc are depicted two tassels embroidered with knotwork and decorated with white coral gems, which are supported on round and triangular sockets of tirtiri.