Vintage 1921 Riker Bros Knothe Sterling Silver Klik Lok Belt Buckle Monogram A Art Deco

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Monogram “A”
Stamped Klik Lok, Riker, Sterling , KNOTHE
Pat June 1921

Measures: 1 ¾” inches by 1 ¼’ inches

This belt buckle is an authentic 133-year-old piece of American Art Deco history that combines a famous jeweler's design with a revolutionary mechanical lock patent. Because it features the Riker mark alongside Knothe, it’s a premium luxury item for collectors.

The Hallmark Breakdown

KNOTHE & Klik Lok: Knothe Brothers Company held the legal patent for the spring-loaded, sliding "Klik Lok" mechanics.

Riker: Stands for Riker Brothers, a highly celebrated fine jewelry maker based in Newark, New Jersey. a highly respected name among antique jewelry collectors. Their sterling and base metal dress accessories from the Art Deco era typically command a steady premium.

Sterling: This stamp guarantees the front plate and monogram area are made of 92.5% pure solid precious silver.

Pat. June 1921: This marks the exact date the updated mechanical sliding mechanism design was legally registered and protected by the government.

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