Dug my first SHOE BUCKLE! It’s marked PARIS 1866

[Squirrel322]

Dug my first shoe buckle and it’s marked Paris 1866! There are still tiny traces of the gilt. I don’t know much about these and would love to know more about this type of buckle if anyone can help.








Thanks for looking!

 

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[CalReg]

Cool...cleaned up nicely too!

 

[Blak bart]

That is way cool....congrats squirrel !!

 

[lenmac65]

Very nice find. I have a similar one with no date though. I was informed it is a waist adjuster or fastener, though I can't remember the exact term. Bet you find other relics in the area. Good luck out there.

 

[gunsil]

Cool find for sure but as lenmac says it isn't a shoe buckle. Shoe buckles were long out of use by 1866.

 

[Steve in PA]

Yep Lemac is right. That's a waist band adjuster.

 

[Squirrel322]

Awesome! Were these specific to a certain type of garment? A belt? Dress? Pants?

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very cool relic in great shape, congrats!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice and interesting buckle! Thanks for sharing.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice find !

 

[RelicMaster777]

These buckles were for the strap adjustment on vests. Usually on the back of the vest, but sometimes on the sides

 

[Squirrel322]

Thank you!

 

[ToddsPoint]

It looks like it has maker marks on it. Hope you find out more about it. Gary

 

[powrsurg]

Great find but it's not a shoe buckle. That doesn't take away from it still being cool