A BUCKLE & BUTTON FOR LUNCH

[ModernMiner]

A BUCKLE & BUTTON FOR LUNCH

Well the weather was at least bearable today, so I hit my usual farm down the road at lunch for a bit.
I decided to concentrate on the gravel & dirt driveway in front of the house since it was shaded. I brought my trusty rock hammer, because the dirt below the gravel is just as hard.
Although I dug a few rusted iron targets, I did get a couple of keeps too.
They were:
*A small buckle with a great patina. It looks to be copper (?) with a brass or gold layer.
It measures just over 2" long, and 1.5" at the highest point. It is a thin metal, and easily bendable.
Any idea what this buckle would have been used on?

*Another old 1800's button (20cm). It has a flat front, and a design on the back, but not letters.
Any info or approx. age of this one?

*Two of the usual 1940's wheats (1944 & 1946).

A short hunt, but at least took care of my appetite.

Thanks for looking,
MM

 

[Evolution]

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Nice buckle. button is nice as well. Sorry I can't help with ID.

 

[Green1]

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sweet buckle !! those are a blast to find....

 

[ModernMiner]

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Nice finds MM...

I am going with decorative on the buckle (thin metal)...maybe off a shoe (size)...

My best guess...

Congrats,

Nick

Thanks Nick.
It would look good with some of your bowtie pasta!
-MM-

 

[John (Ma)]

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Very nice finds, congrats!

 

[Mirage]

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So, the farm is still producing? Not bad but if you really knew how to use that Tesoro you would have found some silver!

I told you I would get you DOUG.

Bob

 

[Admiral de Salee]

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Nice items!

If it isn't a shoe buckle, maybe it's off some tack, like a fancy bridle?

 

[Kas]

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Nice relics. Love the buckle.

 

[piggman1]

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Sweet buckle! way to go on the finds.

 

[ModernMiner]

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So, the farm is still producing? Not bad but if you really knew how to use that Tesoro you would have found some silver!

I told you I would get you DOUG.

Bob

LMAO! Ha, ha, ha. I guess I deserved that one.
Actually though, I left the silver coins for Ridley so he can find them. I feel bad when the Mighty Tesoro beats out the Minelab SE and White's DFX.
I have some land in Alaska to sell you too if you are interested.
Have a great w/end Bob.
-Doug-

 

[Ridley]

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Nice rock-hammer recovery, Doug!

I know the tool you're using and the driveway too. One false move and you easily chop a coin right in half!

Thanks for leaving me the silver.




Ridley

 

[Montana Jim]

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Kewl buckles both of you guys - I think Nick is right... a non-functioning decorative shoe buckle... IMO.

 

[Ant]

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Nice relics. They will look good in anyone's collection.

HH and thanks for sharing.

 

[Nana40]

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Gotta love them buttons! Nice buckle too! Neat that Rob found one just like it!

Congrats, MM! Nana

 

[vic910]

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I'm wondering if that buckle couldn't be a sash buckle. You wouldn't want it to be very heavy because it would just slip off the sash easily. Great finds!

vicki

 

[Montana Jim]

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I'm wondering if that buckle couldn't be a sash buckle. You wouldn't want it to be very heavy because it would just slip off the sash easily. Great finds!

vicki

vicki... I thought of that too... but it's so small!

You maybe right.

Did you notice the two holes in the back piece?

I thought those might be little rivet holes to attach to a leather strap.

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

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Great short hunt. But do you ever eat lunch? Nice finds!

 

[ModernMiner]

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I don't know what it came from but I found one just like it at The Shark Pit last year! It's made of brass.

RTDE3,
Holy smokes! That is the exact buckle! I gave mine a brushing with a soft brush and water, and it is shiny brass under that patina just like yours.
Very cool.
Thanks,
MM

 

[ModernMiner]

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Thanks everyone for your replies. Hopefully there's some silver waiting for me on my next hunt.
I just have to be one step ahead of Ridley though.
Just kidding Dave. You are a great partner to have.
-MM-

 

[civilman1]

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Sweet relic's MM and I love the fact that hundred's of mile's away Mirage found one just like it,kinda funny..Good Luck and HH