Interesting Buckle & Mystery Brass Relic

[ANTIQUARIAN]

In 2013 I found this bronze 'Dapper' buckle on a horse farm which dates to the 1880s.
To-date, I've been unsuccessful in researching the patent number and more importantly, how this buckle was used.

The brass relic fragment I found last year on an c1820 homestead site that was originally settled by a pair of War of 1812 veteran brothers from New York.
It is about 2mm thick, it appears to have 'ribs' pressed into the brass running the length of the piece, which I assume is to give it strength.
It appears to have been broken off at the bottom... the 'three anchors' makers mark is also something I've been unable to find online.

Please excuse my crude restoration attempt I just wanted to keep the two pieces together as it broke when I removed it from the hole.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated,
Dave

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

Part of a naval officer's epaulette?

Interesting theory Phil.

Thanks,
Dave

 

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[ARC]

Arrrrg the shoehorn again.

Err I mean chime...... :P

 

[Reanm8er]

I get what you're saying now ARC. I couldn't extrapolate chime from the shape and lightweight profile of the item. Now I realize you're talking about the sail that drives the striker.

Good shot!

 

[ARC]

I get what you're saying now ARC. I couldn't extrapolate chime from the shape and lightweight profile of the item. Now I realize you're talking about the sail that drives the striker.

Good shot!

Winner winner chicken dinner.

Its good to know that someone out there finally got it. :P

 

[Reanm8er]

Slow but sure! LOL

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Slow but sure! LOL

I like to say... "better late then never"!

 

[Older The Better]

Maybe it’s because it’s next to a buckle in your post but I keep imagining a metal tip on a belt or strap, could it be some sort of reinforcement to a cloth or leather item?

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Maybe it’s because it’s next to a buckle in your post but I keep imagining a metal tip on a belt or strap, could it be some sort of reinforcement to a cloth or leather item?

I appreciate your insight and post Older The Better.
What I need here is someone like Crusader to chime in with his extensive knowledge of British relics.

Best of luck to you,
Dave