Lot 838

Description

Cricket belt buckle, late 1800s, in bronze (62x53mm), two piece construction, features central open wreath with crossed cricket bat and stumps with ball in centre, at the top corners are two figures that appear to be naked (aborigines?), one holding a ball, the other holding a ball in one hand and with other hand on top of bat handle, at the bottom corners are what appear to be paddles (perhaps aboriginal spear throwers 'woomeras'). Securing clip and belt fitting on back flattened, otherwise fine and scarce.