Vintage Bergamot Brass Works “Clermont” Steamboat Belt Buckle – Great North River Steamboat

Honor a landmark moment in American transportation history with this detailed Bergamot Brass Works “Clermont” steamboat belt buckle, celebrating the vessel widely recognized as the first commercially successful steamboat in the United States.

The buckle features an intricate relief of Robert Fulton’s steamboat Clermont, which began regular passenger service between New York and Albany in 1807, helping launch the era of American river and steam travel. The reverse side carries historical references and the Bergamot Brass Works mark, underscoring its quality American craftsmanship.

Cast in solid brass with a rich, natural patina, the buckle carries the rugged warmth collectors love while offering clean architectural lines that display beautifully whether worn or showcased.

A perfect piece for collectors of maritime history, Americana, or classic Bergamot buckles.

This buckle honors the steamboat Clermont, which used steam-engine technology derived from the kind of work Boulton & Watt pioneered. Including their name acknowledges the origin of practical steam power that made steamboats possible.

This buckle doesn’t just show a boat — it nods to the birth of steam transportation itself.

Details:
• Maker: Bergamot Brass Works
• Made in USA
• Solid cast brass construction
• Size: 3 3/8" W × 2 1/8" H
• Excellent vintage condition with natural aged patina
• Fits standard belts up to 1¾"