Pair of George III sterling silver shoe buckles by Benjamin Mountigue, circa 1773 to 1784

A rare pair of George III sterling silver shoe buckles by Benjamin Mountigue, circa 1773 to 1784. First entering the Goldsmith’s register on 24th August, 1770 as Benjamin Mordecai, he would later go by the name Benjamin Mountigue. Based in London, he classed himself as a smallworker and was particularly known for his sugar tongs and shoe buckles.

As a buckle maker, his marks with the pellet in between his initials date from  1^st October 1773 to 16^th June 1784. His work can be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum.

The shoe buckles are in a classic Georgian style, with sterling silver frame, steel prongs and bar.

Price marked at $750 AUD.

Measurements: Buckles measure 5.8cm length by 4.2cm width, 2.5cm max height. Total weight 55.3grams.

Damage to one prong; sponsor mark rubbed to both, city and date mark missing. Fair antique condition with wear overall as pictured commensurate with age and use.