Vintage Coca-Cola Tiffany Studio/Foundry Nude Woman Belt Buckle
Tiffany Broadway Foundry (Reproduction/Fantasy Item) · Collectibles > Advertising > Soda > Coca-Cola > Buckles & Jewelry
Era / Decade
1970s (Late 1960s to Mid 1970s)
Material
Brass or Bronze-plated cast metal (unlikely to be solid heavy brass given the wear pattern)
Condition
Fair to Good. Significant plating loss is visible on the raised surfaces (arm, chest) revealing a silvery pot metal underneath. Notable verdigris (green oxidation) on the bottom edge.
Demand Level
Moderate. While common, they have a steady following among 'Biker' style collectors and those who collect 'forbidden' or unauthorized advertising items.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Estimated Retail Value
$15.00 - $25.00 (Original 1970s novelty price equivalent)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales on eBay for this specific 'Tiffany Foundry' Coca-Cola variant range from $22.00 for heavily worn examples to $55.00 for those with pristine brass plating.
Description
A vintage 1970s 'fantasy' Coca-Cola belt buckle featuring a nudesque Art Nouveau-style woman holding a Coke bottle. The text reads 'Delicious and Refreshing' and 'Atlanta GA USA'. Top right corner is stamped 'Tiffany Foundry'. This is a well-known novelty item from the 1970s often mistakenly attributed to the high-end Tiffany & Co., but it is actually a piece of counter-culture/biker memorabilia from the 70s.
Key Features
Crossover appeal for Coca-Cola collectors and vintage belt buckle enthusiasts; provocative 'nude' Art Nouveau design; 'Tiffany Foundry' marking which, while not the jewelry brand, is a specific niche collectible marker.
Authenticity Indicators
These are 'authentic' 1970s fakes. They were never authorized by Coca-Cola or Tiffany & Co. The 'Tiffany Foundry' stamp and the 'pot metal' visible under the brass plating are the primary indicators of its 1970s novelty origin. Confidence: High (as a 70s fantasy piece).
Flaws to Note
Significant plating wear/rubbing on high-relief areas; green verdigris corrosion on the bottom left corner; general surface pitting consistent with age and lower-quality base metal.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the strongest platform for this specific item due to the high volume of vintage buckle collectors. Etsy is a secondary option if marketed as 'Vintage 70s Biker/Boho' accessory.
Selling Tips
Do not list this as 'Tiffany & Co.' or you will face a trademark takedown. Use keywords like 'Fantasy Buckle', 'Tiffany Foundry', '70s Novelty', and 'Art Nouveau Style'. Mention the weight and dimensions to emphasize its chunkiness. Avoid over-cleaning, as the patina is preferred by many collectors, though the green verdigris should be lightly stabilized.
Notes
Belt buckle