Buckle or what?

[Ace 350]

I found this in a field today. I was wondering how old it might be and what exactly it is.

 

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[nhbenz]

I can't help in dating it, but noted there is something definately stamped into the flap piece, seen in first picture when enlarged.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Looks like a Victorian age sash buckle, perhaps a little earlier...nice find.

SS

 

[Ace 350]

Oh yes , I can see it too. It says " CENTINNIAL "

 

[nhbenz]

So I think it's safe it assume that its from approximately the Centennial, 1876. There is writing both above and below the word Centennial, the lower I think is a patent date. (I think I see "PAT.")

 

[Ace 350]

Yes you are right about seeing PAT. I will try to locate a date