Antique cut steel French pair shoe accessory

Construction: The defining feature of authentic cut steel is that every individual "stone" is a faceted steel stud riveted to the backplate rather than glued. The "M.G." Maker: These initials denote a French manufacturer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which specialized in intricate stamped or lattice-style steel components. ® Historical Purpose: Originally used on men's and women's court shoes, they are also frequently repurposed in modern times for jewelry making, sash pins, or scarf slides.