How old and what kind of buckle is this and what is this other thing?

[tom smith]

This came from an 1789 property any idea on the age of the buckle and what is the other thing and how old is it?

Tom smith

 

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[lenmac65]

Not sure about the buckle, but I have seen the other item identified as a gag swivel from a horse harness.

 

[tom smith]

The buckle was about 9 inches deep in a field if that helps at all.

 

[Ripcon]

Sure looks like an equestrian buckle....Good finds. Congrats

 

[CRUSADER]

Sure looks like an equestrian buckle....Good finds. Congrats

yeap & the loop is IDed.