A gilt metal belt buckle with jade and agate mounts, 19th century. Photo: Courtesy of Bonhams

The chased metal ground supporting a center rectangular mount of agate over pale greenish white jade joined with a beaded gilt metal bezel that also appears on the bean-shaped side mounts joining the thin green jadeite plaques to the pale greenish-white jade support beneath (wear). 2 3/8in (6cm) wide. Sold for US$1,750