1940s studio-made sterling silver Belt Buckle ~ floral motifs

My second belt buckle for the day, this is a completely different piece from the Los Castillo example I already presented. Hand-wrought in sterling silver it is big, bold and absolutely beautiful. Inspired by the world that surrounds us, it is just one of those treasures that defy my photographic skills and I am afraid I failed to impart the silky sculpturality of its heart-shaped floral motifs. Not signed for maker yet obviously studio-made and reflecting the 1940s naturalist turn in jewelry design, I would even dare suggest that it's a one-of-a-kind creation...

Size / Weight: 2 3/4" long by just shy of 2" tall; it will accommodate a belt up to 1 1/4" wide; 39.2 grams

Hallmarks / Date: simply marked "STERLING"; 1940s

Condition: excellent vintage with a luxuriously silky patina that invites the touch, having the unique character of a studio-made piece, with no damage and no repairs noted

Inv# 15570