Antique Cut Steel Shoe Clips

These beautiful antique hand-cut steel shoe clips are more petite than some. They date to the 1800's. The stunning metallic silvery gray twinkles and sparkles. Cut steel was highly prized during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Each of the hundreds of cut steel beads that make up these shoe clips is multi- faceted. I can't imagine the skill and time it took to make all of these cut steel beads! The overlapping triple circle design is dynamic and beautiful. During the 1700's and into the 1800's Shoe clips were also worn on belts & breeches making a fashion statement. Size: 1.5" x 11/16" ITEM ID Cut Steel Shoe Clips COLOR Gray, Silver ITEM TYPE Antique FASHION STYLE Couture FASHION ERA Victorian