I’d help please and possible time period

[gold panner]

Found this today and the home owner loved it so I gave it to him. The problem is I do not know what it is, but I told him I could probably find out. The house dates back to 1810 or before.

Thanks

 

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[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

It's the "guts" of a shoe buckle. 1700s

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

It's the "guts" of a shoe buckle. 1700s

Yup! Good call, Rick!

Iowa Dale

 

[CRUSADER]

1720-90

 

[ivan salis]

yeppers mid to late 1700 's most likely

 

[smokeythecat]

All of the above are correct. That's a very nice find.

 

[Hawks88]

Very nice find gold panner and even nicer of you to offer it to the home owner. You’re a true gentleman.

 

[gold panner]

Thanks for the help! I called him to tell him exactly what it was and he offered it back to me, but I know he likes it so still let it stay at its home. The excitement for me is finding (but I will admit I do love my coins).

 

[Rookster]

Hope this helps.Congrats

 

[Lanny in AB]

Unique find!

Nicely done, and all the best,

Lanny

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice find. I'm sure the homeowner was appreciative of your gesture.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

It is the "guts" of a buckle. From my buckle book it dates from 1720 - 1790.

 

[sutphin]

RINGS UP 1700s