Early 19th Century Shoe Buckle - GOLD gilt and OLD Copper wire ring!!!

[SOSDIVING]

This shoe buckle was recovered near a wagon trail in the Rolesville and Wake Forest areas of NC. The buckle displays a gold gilt (wash) on the rear of the copper shoe buckle. This piece would have been a great looking gold plated shoe buckle for sure in the
1800's days! The copper wire ring was recovered from a home site within close proximity. The copper wire ring was crafted from a single strand of copper wire. Under a microscope the copper wire strand is square in shape.

Thanks for looking and happy hunting and study!

 

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[WilliamH]

That ring is amazing. Never seen let alone heard of anything like that. Great buckle too. Goo job! HH
WH

 

[ModernMiner]

Sweet old finds. You're kicking butt over there in Rolesville. Great ring. Never saw one like that.
MM

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds Diving! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Thunderchild]

Those are some sweet finds! I'm in Wake Forest also. The ring is especially cool.

 

[WilliamH]

Let us know if you find anything out about the ring. WH

 

[Carolina Tom]

Nice finds. Congratualtions.