✅ SOLVED Colonial Buckle/Barrette?

[AnnieF]

I found this at the MA site where I found an 1803 copper penny. Anyone? On the back it looks like there might be a cursive "L".

THANK YOU in advance for the wicked smaht replies I know I'm gonna get. You people are the best!

 

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[grasshopper]

Might be some kind of ladies hair clip...

 

[CRUSADER]

Its a late 19th C faux ladies sash buckle

 

[CC Hunter]

Crusader is correct, as this is a Victorian era ladies fashion item, a decorative buckle worn on a cloth belt. This style dates to around 1870-1880, +/- possibly a few years.

Thank YOU AnnieF, for your kind compliments, regarding our group here!

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[CoilyGirl]

Wow,that's pretty!

 

[AnnieF]

COOL! Thank you! Any ideas on the "L"?

 

[CC Hunter]

My thoughts are the "L" is merely a trick on the eyes, and what we are seeing is actually a few bumps or flaws from manufacturing and/or changes in patina color.

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