buckle id

[Mainedigger]

Hit a newly plowed field at an 1800's farmhouse, found this buckle and have no clue as to what kind of buckle it may be. Also found the Merc alongside of it and used it there for size comparison. It appears that the buckle is made from copper.Any ideas on what this buckle was for??

 

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[jeff of pa]

When I look at the front it reminds me of some type
of Musical reed.

Very intresting look whatever it is.

 

[wildrider]

Interesting...

It looks like it would attach to a similar piece to kinda form a "V" look from the front side. I'd say the belt would run though the bigger loop and the clasp on the opposite piece would either have a backward version of the "J clasp" or a smaller loop to hook it together.

It doesn't look particularly thick, so I would sayit would hold up something lighter in weight. But then again, the belt loop part looks like it could hold up a mid weight item.

Or, I could be totally wrong :P

I'm mystified. Sorry!

Burt

 

[PBK]

Good call, Wildrider!

It appears to be half of a two-piece dress buckle, maybe 1920's-30's. The complete buckle would have looked something like this:

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[Mainedigger]

Wildrider and PBK..thanks much for the i.d....I appreciate it!!!