Can anyone tell me about my lion overall buckle??

[Shark.tooth]

Hey everyone I found this overall buckle today with a lion on it. Can anyone give me any information on it. What time era, was the lion anything special?

 

[creskol]

mid to late 1800's would be my best guess.

 

[villagenut]

Many of these suspenders clips have patent dates stamped on them. Have you looked on the other side of the lion?

 

[nhbenz]

Same shape as the one in this thread: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/350003-suspender-clasp-help.html
It looks like yours may have the same “Keystone Brace” markings buried on the front

 

[Shark.tooth]

Wow thank you i found a marking onthe back half is worn off but the date shows 1871!!