Rhinestone

Antique 1910s Rhinestone Fishson Silverite Buckle Henry Fishel & Son Jeweler NYC

Antique 1910s Rhinestone Fishson Silverite buckle (for shoe or sash?)Made by Henry Fishel & Son Jewelers in New York City, USAThis glittering buckle contains 87 rhinestones (1 larger stone in the center, 8 medium stones in a floral pattern surrounding the center, and 78 smaller stones filling out the rest of the piece).Dimensions about 1.5″ long x 1.0″ wide x 0.5″ deep.Silverite was a trademarked alloy that was marketed by Fishel in the 1910s.Set with rhinestones, it was an affordable alternative to platinum and diamonds.