Buckli id needed

[PalmettoPride]

I found this small buckle on an old road that probably dates back to Colonial times. Any ideas as to how old it is and what it was used for ? Thanks

 

[PalmettoPride]

 

[Silver Searcher]

Your into the 1600's or should I say back to Great find. Probably a knee or garter buckle.

SS

 

[PalmettoPride]

Thanks! What type of buckle is it?

 

[Silver Searcher]

Thanks! What type of buckle is it?

I edited my first post

 

[PalmettoPride]

Thanks again. I can't tell if it's brass but I know it's made of a nonferrous metal. What is the best way to clean it?

 

[Silver Searcher]

Thanks again. I can't tell if it's brass but I know it's made of a nonferrous metal. What is the best way to clean it?

It's bronze (copper alloy) I soak in olive oil and wrap mine in tissue which soaks up the excess oil, it can get a bit waxy doing this but it helps the patina, and seals it. You can also get the wax of ebay, the museums use.

SS

 

[PalmettoPride]

Thank you for all your help. I'm new to detecting and learning as I go.

 

[CRUSADER]

I agree, look circa 1660-1720.

 

[PalmettoPride]

Awesome! Thanks