Antique Art Déco Gablonz Sample Card, Bakelite Dress Clips and Buckles, Fashion Accessories, Czechoslovakia Circa 1930

Immerse yourself in the glamorous world of Art Déco with this fascinating, original sales representative sample card from the famous Gablonz workshops circa 1930. This impressive presentation card is fitted with a total of 12 fine fashion accessories, consisting of 4 refined dress clips and 8 belt buckles or decorative buckle elements. Wonderful design pairings can be found on this card, making them excellent to wear as a coordinated set of buckle and dress clip. The pieces delight through high-quality Bakelite or early plastics such as Galalith or Celluloid in white, black, green, and vibrant red, complemented by fine ornamentation, colorful hand-painted details, and vibrant longitudinal stripes.

2 objects appear to be missing from the card, which authentically bears witness to its historical use, as coveted sample pieces were often detached on-site as working samples during customer presentations in the 1930s. All objects are originally sewn onto the cardboard display board. One light-colored dress clip featuring a colorful mosaic decor is broken (see photos), which underlines the authentic character of this historical display material. The mark of origin Czechoslovakia is stamped onto the metal clips of detached reference pieces from this series (see photo). An extraordinary historical document of Czech craftsmanship with age-appropriate signs of wear, function not tested. The item is offered without a display stand. Proof of Origin: The close-up photo of the maker's mark comes from originally matching components (clips/buckle) that were damaged and are not included in this listing. The photo serves solely to confirm the authenticity and country of origin.