Bidspirit auction | Bulgarian Ladies Gilt Brass Belt

Bulgarian Ladies Gilt Brass Belt Buckles, 19th c. - Europe, Balkans, Ottoman empire. 19th century woman's belt buckles. Rare examples of heavily cast brass belt buckles with a series of large raised false rivets. Worn as a statues symbol and to superstitiously protect the fertility of the wearer from Evil forces. Often worn with red or green leather belts during important events. Size 3 3/4” H Ex-USA Collection