A small buckle

[Scottdavid]

Out for a hunt this morning in an area with activity back to mid 1700s. I found this. Any thoughts on type and age? It’s small!

 

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[Bodkin]

I have no thoughts on this other than yes, it is small. Interesting find that I'd bet would lead to more in the area.

 

[Scottdavid]

This appears to be a single frame iron buckle similar to the middle picture with these examples excavated from 1775 to 1777 - used on cartridge boxes, harnesses, and other leather straps. Size and rounded edges seem like a fit but who knows for sure

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Gridwalker306]

I’m no buckle expert, but it look very similar to buckles I find on sites I have in the 1880-1920 date range.

 

[CRUSADER]

I’m no buckle expert, but it look very similar to buckles I find on sites I have in the 1880-1920 date range.

Agreed on the date range & it's a horse harness buckle.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Exactly, late-19thc brass harness or horse tack buckle.

Dave