Pair of George III sterling silver shoe buckles, mark of Charles Hougham, London, 1773, of rectangular shape with beaded rim and a rose on each end flanked by scrolling leaves, steel loop chape with internal spikes and double pitchfork tongue (A/F), hallmarked, together with a George II sterling silver shoe buckle, mark of Thomas Bamford, London, 1739, of rectangular form decorated with scrolls and leaves, and a crown on each corner, steel chape and double pitchfork tongue, hallmarked (3), total weight 42.1 grams 5 x 4 cm; weight 28.6 grams 5 x 4.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection of a North Shore Lady