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The listing, Quadruple plate Corset lacer ~ Victorian Era has ended.

.Quadruple silverplate hollowware was some of the highest quality made during the later part of the 19th century. Instead of 2 troy ounces," Quadruple" Silverplate used 8 troy ounces of silver to plate the item.
Since the change from crafting wares of pewter(the "poor mans silver )to electroplated silver occurred at the height of the Victorian Era.
Not only are the silver-plated items ornamented with elaborate victorian details,but they are often embellished with florid engraved decoration. Details that are no longer used!

Questions & Comments

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Oct 27th, 2015 at 3:24:08 PM PDT by

I think you have this off a bit... could this be art nouveau a bit earlier than Victoria? also could it not be a shoe lacer? Its gorgeous but I think the style is not Victorian but Art Nouveau but this overlapped into the Victorian era but is not in the style of Victoria. Just my take on it...

Oct 29th, 2015 at 9:32:10 AM PDT by

I think it's a corset lacer, but i suppose i could be wrong. About the Art Nouveau,,i could be mistaken on that as well...most of the items i have are from the Victorian era, I'm unsure...good thinking tho!

Oct 29th, 2015 at 11:48:41 AM PDT by

It probably is from about the first 25 years of the 20th century is say, just prior to the art deco fad. But you are right, glove lacers were often full silver as it his more malleable and not faced with the force of corsets. As time went by, corsets were of course less tight or worn as undergarments instead of virtually body modifications! So I do believe, yes corset lacer. Glove and strictly boot lacers were often kept in purses so to have a large chunky handle on it wouldn't be size wise for a purse. :-)

Oct 31st, 2015 at 11:07:30 AM PDT by

Ooo..i can't imagine being in the time when women wore corsets at night...expressly to mold their body shape ~ Ouch!!

Oct 31st, 2015 at 11:20:09 AM PDT by

This is neat.

Oct 27th, 2015 at 5:13:06 AM PDT by

She feels really soft...must be the silver :o)

Oct 27th, 2015 at 5:22:24 AM PDT by

Its weird when era's overlap, Nouveau began as a art movement in the late 1800's and this looks to be very Nouveau! Love It :)

Oct 29th, 2015 at 3:59:41 PM PDT by

Very Cool!! Thank you for the info!!

Oct 29th, 2015 at 4:03:01 PM PDT by

Hi Jane! This is a gorgeous piece and definitely Art Nouveau. Nice!

Oct 29th, 2015 at 7:50:50 PM PDT by

Hi! Aha, i did not know that...i love it tho, xx

Oct 29th, 2015 at 8:13:43 PM PDT by

Wow LOVE your auctions!

Oct 29th, 2015 at 8:48:42 PM PDT by

You are so kind, Thank you!!

Oct 30th, 2015 at 11:08:35 AM PDT by

Love this piece

Oct 30th, 2015 at 7:20:34 AM PDT by

Thank you!

Oct 30th, 2015 at 11:07:59 AM PDT by

I love this also!

Oct 30th, 2015 at 4:27:59 PM PDT by

Yay! I really love to share things like this...i've had her for all my life and i'd like for someone else to have her. I like to share history you know... xxx

Oct 30th, 2015 at 4:38:50 PM PDT by

I believe this is an art nouveau piece to use for shoes and gloves! I have hat pins in this design, I would love to own this! Thanks for listing quality items!

Oct 30th, 2015 at 4:53:31 PM PDT by

Well i hope that you do then! She is very smooth and wonderful :o)
You are very welcome! xx

Oct 30th, 2015 at 6:01:48 PM PDT by

Its absolutely a corset lacer, poorer women often used them to lace "short boots" too but this design was obviously owned by a well to do lady. The thickened decorative handle was an early attempt at an "ergonomic" grip, which helped when pulling corsets so tight. Servants and dressers often had calluses between thumb and forefinger and across their palms from the grip and friction of the metal hooks. If u ever wanna know anything about fashion, medieval to early20th century, I'm an unofficial historian lol, I've written blurbs for a few fashion mags overseas tho and this is one of the cooler hooks I have ever seen. At auction this should fetch upwards of $300 to the right audience. If silver plated then, as much as $450 I'd say. bidders, don't be stingy! This is a deal!

Oct 31st, 2015 at 10:53:03 AM PDT by

Ahh, Thank you so much!! I really was quite certain that this was a corset lacer. It's Quadruple silver plate, and very soft. I thought that it would be more gentle on ones skin. The Boot lacers i've had are just a little "coarser". Thank you so very much for your comment ...so helpful!

Oct 31st, 2015 at 11:00:58 AM PDT by

I'm sorry you did say it was plated and heavily so, value would be more like $500-$550, if museum quality which is looks to be.

Oct 31st, 2015 at 10:53:59 AM PDT by

Awesome! Yes, i think it's in excellent condition...i can't see any flaws. :o)
i really appreciate your input!!

Oct 31st, 2015 at 11:16:29 AM PDT by

Quadruple plate Corset lacer ~ Victorian Era is in the Antiques category