EXCELSIOR Pat June 1865 - What is it?

[kestagano04]

I found this at an old homesite. It has EXCELSIOR Pat June 1865 on it. It measures just under 1.5 inches wide.

Thanks in advance!

Stacey

 

[BigWaveDave]

I know that in the early 1900's Excelsior was a shoe company.....
But that doesn't look like any part of a shoe that I've seen.... looks like an elaborate buckle....

 

[taz42o]

Maybe buckle for back of pants or coat.
I would think its a knee buckle but dont think those were being patented in 1865.
Are you sure of that patent date?

 

[kestagano04]

Maybe buckle for back of pants or coat.
I would think its a knee buckle but dont think those were being patented in 1865.
Are you sure of that patent date?

Thank you for your input. Yes, the patent date is 1865. Here is a better picture.

 

[taz42o]

Could be a suspender buckle I guess.
Not sure if buckleboy is still around or not im sure he would know.

 

[kestagano04]

Could be a suspender buckle I guess.
Not sure if buckleboy is still around or not im sure he would know.

That's what I as thinking when I found it, but wasn't really sure.