{"product_id":"bu027","title":"1890s Victorian Japanned Paste Bow Buckles, Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo lovely bow motif mourning slide buckles from the late Victorian period. The mountings are Japanned with a flat satin, almost gunmetal-tone finish. This technique, originating in Japan, India, and China, involves coating metal with a shiny black or dark gray lacquer. It was popular in Victorian mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria went into mourning for Prince Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorians used symbols to express sentiment, as emoting was considered improper. The bow symbolized eternal love, making these buckles a token of affection from the gift-giver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 1\/8\" by 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening for the ribbon is best suited to a maximum of 5\/8\" width and is designed to slide onto fabric shoe ribbon, mourning ribbon, hat ribbon, sash, or belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823872938173,"sku":"BU027","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU027a.jpg?v=1780260193","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/bu027","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}