Don’t think I’ve asked about this one

[Older The Better]

It kind of looks colonial but the area wasn’t settled until 1860. I’m not even 100% sure what to call it knee buckle? Some sort of very small belt buckle? Anybody help me out?

 

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[creskol]

It is a suspender clip/buckle, and a darn pretty one at that! Mid-late 1800's.

 

[nhbenz]

I can see where it had a patent date, but can’t read it... but possibly like this one that says Pat 1856 & 70;

 

[smallfoot]

That's a beauty!

 

[Crumb]

Maybe a fancy buckle off of a pair of spurs

 

[Older The Better]

I hadn’t noticed the pat date before. I may see if I can’t tease it out with a gentle cleaning. Thanks for the suggestions

 

[treasureguy56]

You have found a beautiful suspender clip !!
Quite Impressive

 

[A2coins]

Very ornate that's a great relic

 

[Older The Better]

Thanks it definitely says pat 18- - I’ll try to get a photo when the sun is out

 

[CoilyGirl]

That’s a beauty!

 

[East Coast Relics on FB]

It kind of looks colonial but the area wasn’t settled until 1860. I’m not even 100% sure what to call it knee buckle? Some sort of very small belt buckle? Anybody help me out?

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This one has the patent dates of 56 & 70 like nhbenz said.

 

[Older The Better]

I just don’t know, it’s just on the edge of being legible, If I had to guess I’d say there’s a 4 in there

 

[East Coast Relics on FB]

I just don’t know, it’s just on the edge of being legible, If I had to guess I’d say there’s a 4 in there View attachment 2011623 View attachment 2011624 View attachment 2011625 View attachment 2011626 View attachment 2011627

This should help you!

 

[Older The Better]

I’d say that’s it, appreciate the help mystery solved, unfortunately it doesn’t appear I can mark old threads as solved… I’m curious do you have any more information about it? Who made it, what exactly is it? Where did yours come from? I didn’t expect the ring and that inside bit, I just assumed a button slid in the slot, but I guess I’m not all that familiar with suspenders