✅ SOLVED Buckle help

[Hunterdon History Hunter]

Found this buckle frame near an historic farmhouse in Hunterdon county, NJ. The dimensions are 85mm x 50mm. There doesn't appear to be any design. Any insights as to type (shoe buckle?) and age would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[Jeff H]

Classic shoe buckle frame. Mid to late 1700's is my guess. Nice find.

 

[grasshopper]

Agreed with Jeff, the telltale sign is the thicker parts on the top/bottom of your picture that likely have little holes where the inner pieces were attached.

 

[CRUSADER]

Shoe Buckle 1720-90.

 

[Hunterdon History Hunter]

Shoe Buckle 1720-90.

Thanks to everyone for their replies!