Name/Title
[Belt Buckle] Sandberg Bros. Trucking Ltd., Antique-Bronze YellowEntry/Object ID
2020.1.990Tags
Accessory, Belt Buckle, Bronze, Metal, Swanberg Bros. Trucking Ltd., Yellow, BrownDescription
Metal belt buckle with a clear cabochon over print. Branded to Swanberg Bros. Trucking Ltd.
Features: Curved rectangular, cast metal belt buckle in ancient-bronze colour, with an oval center.
Front Design: The curved rectangular shape is bordered by double raised bands, with twin curled-scroll designs on the center of each side (overlapping raised border). Within the border, on the left and right, are two floral features. Centered within the border is a horizontal oval raised band, inside of which is filled yellow with brown text "Fort St. John, BC" in italics, followed by a curled banner design with "Swanberg Bros." is a script font inside. Below, to the right, is a rounded horizontal band of brown with yellow text "TRUCKING LTD." inside. At the bottom of the oval is the brown italicized text "Grande Prairie, Alta.". Over the top of the yellow oval is a clear, rubber-like cabochon.
Back Elements: The back is gunmetal grey, and has a tropical hinge and a hook. No decorative bases or other decorations. Between the hinge and hook is the raised makers mark reading "MAENDEL CANADA; 963".
Old Description (Kelsey Dalrymple, 3 June 2020): Swanberg Bros. Trucking Ltd. Oblong brass belt buckle with yellow oval enamel face. Brown text.Collection
Orphan Objects CollectionCataloged By
Danielle P. LaneAcquisition
Accession
2020.1Acquisition Method
FoundMade/Created
Manufacturer
MaendelTime Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Buckle, BeltNomenclature Primary Object Term
Buckle, ClothingNomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
63.5 mmWidth
92 mmDepth
14 mmDimension Notes
Excluding back elements, the thickness of the belt buckle is 4mm.Color
Bronze, Gray, Black, Yellow, BrownCondition
Reason for Exam
AccessionOverall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
ScratchDate Examined
Mar 14, 2023Examined By
Danielle P. LaneSurface
Scratches throughout the surface of the cabochon.
Scratch on the metal, on the lower section of the bottom-right.Created By
Danielle P. LaneCreate Date
March 10, 2023Updated By
Danielle P. LaneUpdate Date
March 14, 2023