Is this buckle possibly colonial?

BladeRunner2019

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Found this past weekend at a mid 1800's mill. I'm guessing a child's shoe buckle. The Canadian quarter is for size reference.

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Any info would be appreciated.
 

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Looks like a circa 1790 knee buckle to me. Nice find
 

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I never find buckles that nice down here but maybe this chart will help.Congrats, very nice.:icon_thumright:
 

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I believe "toasted' and 'rook3434" have the answer! :icon_thumleft:
 

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BladeRunner2019

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Thanks for the help and the photo of the different types! I don't see an exact match but it definitely resembles some of them. :thumbsup:

The owner of the mill said he thought there may have been some activity there in the late 1700's.
 

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I really like the patina on the buckle. That’s a real nice one. Congrats
 

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Congratulations on a great find!!!:hello2:
 

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Great relic, nice display piece
 

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great find buddy! I'm glad one of us found something cool:) It's almost identical to number 21 on that chart.
 

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I think your right, it’s a small shoe buckle, although hat buckle might be another option
 

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