What kind of buckle is this? Found 4 inches deep on the property of a house built 192

[Dudebrodad]

 

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[Steve in PA]

Dude, is there a thicker area with a hole along that left edge?
Bro, any designs on the other side?
Dad, what state was this found in?
Almost looks like a broken shoe buckle, but the pic leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[Dudebrodad]

It was found in south east maine, there are zero markings whatsoever on it, and yes it has a thick section with a pin hole in the center of the curved portion. Apologies for the photo.

 

[Dudebrodad]

Also, it's a little over an inch in size. Realized I didnt put anything in the photo for scale.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like an 18th C shoe buckle bit to me

 

[Steve in PA]

Looks like an 18th C shoe buckle bit to me

Agreed. Based on further information from the finder that's what it is.

 

[Steve in PA]

It was found in south east maine, there are zero markings whatsoever on it, and yes it has a thick section with a pin hole in the center of the curved portion. Apologies for the photo.

Yep, that is a piece of an 18th century shoe buckle. Even though the house was built in the 1920s, the fact that you are in Maine means there is a good chance of earlier activity on the property. Keep looking!