found this small buckle

[Yucon Cornelius]

i was hunting my brothers property in central illinois. along the fence line about 4-6 inches deep i found this buckle. its bout 2"X2" the 3 pointed teeth are the size of a toothpick. its very thin and appears to be brass.
any ieas as to its age/use?

 

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[NGE]

It looks like an old suspender adjuster. Nice find

 

[treasurefiend]

Wow thats a great buckle

 

[TN-Joe]

Nice find!
Joe

 

[49r Relics]

Not sure about the ID on that one, but what a nice find, great detail. Congrats

HH, Mark

 

[allen]

cool looking find...

 

[CRUSADER]

It looks like an old suspender adjuster. Nice find

yeap, not sure on date though

 

[kane23]

It's a garter strap...Kane 23

 

[Burdie]

It looks like a garment buckle to me.

Burdie

 

[BuckleBoy]

It is most certainly a suspender clip. The item dates from the last half of the 19th century. Without any markings, etc., it would be impossible to put a more specific date on it.

Nice find!


-Buckleboy

 

[Old River]

Great find. I sure wish I could get in the field. I just want stop raining here.

 

[tymcmurray]

Sweeeet buckle. will look great in ANY collection!!!