A BELT BUCKLE ~ Awarded to CHARLES DELMONICO ~ THE CHAMPION VELOCIPEDIST OF AMERICA. 7" diameter. The background is hand engraved, SILVER & GOLD. The Velocipedist is a 2 piece casting. Cycle frame and forks are in Gold. Wheels and man are cast silver. Charles ran the famous Delmonico Steak House located at the intersection of 14th St. & 5th Ave. in New York City. He became the 2nd Vice President of the New York Athletic Club in 1870. Provenance ~ the Delmonico family. This picture was taken before the buckle was cleaned. Shields Collection