Pair of black Japanned iron livery shoe buckles, c. 1760, of octagonal shape with reticulated rim, steel loop chape with double internal spikes and double prong tongue, one buckle (A/F), 8 x. 6.4 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a North Shore Lady, reference: Cf. For comparison Ross Whitehead, Buckles 1250-1800, page 111