{"product_id":"1977-sterling-silver-nurses-belt-buckle-queen-elizabeth-ii-silver-jubilee","title":"1977 Sterling Silver Nurses’ Belt Buckle – Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eA beautiful and substantial vintage sterling silver nurses’ belt buckle, dating to 1977, the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThis traditional two-piece nurses’ buckle is beautifully fashioned with an elaborate symmetrical scrolling foliate and acanthus design, worked in high relief with fine beaded and engraved detailing. The ornate design has wonderful depth and character and is particularly striking when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eThe reverse retains the original belt loops and fastening and is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1977, including the special Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee commemorative hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eNurses’ buckles were traditionally worn with formal nursing uniforms, making this a lovely piece of British nursing history, as well as an attractive and highly wearable piece of vintage silver. The 1977 Jubilee hallmark gives this particular example an additional commemorative and collectable interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eAssay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheffield\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eCommemorative mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e100mm × 55mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e55g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  This item is not in the centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 14","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58116752114046,"sku":"14-TTFF61","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/Y8aDr6OF1p.jpg?v=1790603977","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/1977-sterling-silver-nurses-belt-buckle-queen-elizabeth-ii-silver-jubilee","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}