Horse/ox buckle?

[Keith123]

It's just under 3 1/2" wide. Anybody know exactly what it is, what it was used for, or how old would be appreciated. Also, if anybody knows of a link to ID old farm equipment like this , please post!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Is there a bar running under the ruler? I have a belt buckle (for people) like that if so.

 

[Keith123]

Yes, here is a better picture.

 

[Keith123]

Oh, I think I misunderstood your question. Did you mean a bar running parallel to the ruler?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Yes - like this.



Yours looks more like a broach; but I think still it's a leather belt buckle. Just a different style.

 

[Keith123]

My buckle seem awful big to be a belt buckle used for people. Here are some measurements.

The oval frame itself is 8mm in dia and the overall dimensions are 89mm x 97mm

The prong is 6mm in dia

 

[releventchair]

Not sure but perhaps a cinch buckle . Holds saddle on horse when tightened.




http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/419000-never-seen-one-like-round-buckle-got-me-puzzled.html

 

[Keith123]

That looks very similar to mine

 

[releventchair]

Agreed. Found the other thread of a similar piece and Bosnmate had even pulled up the same picture.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I have one I wear with a 3" wide belt. That was the "style" in the 1700's to mid 1800's. Worn over a frock coat or long shirt with no belt-loops to worry about and a heavy knife and/or belt pouch the wider belts spread the weight better. But the Cinch belt with web/lines is the better answer for yours.


A buddy with similar.

 

[Keith123]

Any ideas on time frame for this item?