Lead Shoe Buckle?

[omegared31]

I dug this old buckle and all I know about it is its made of lead. Any clues anyone?

 

[mcl]

How do you know it's made of lead?

 

[omegared31]

Just a guess because it has a soft metal feel to it.

 

[duggap]

I would imagine it be brass. If it were lead it would be silver looking or have a white patina on it.

 

[omegared31]

It has a nice brown/green patina on it

 

[digging440yrs]

Brass I assume

 

[stefen]

The key to any 'Whatsit' question is to let the audience provide the answer...

Too many times I've viewed posting that were pre-titled and then arguments ensued...

 

[omegared31]

There are no Disagreements here just simple questions. I guess I don't see the argument happening

 

[leddel]

brass alloy "D" buckle

 

[omegared31]

Still common or older? Or no way of telling?

 

[Tnmountains]

Still common.

 

[Isaac]

Common horse tack, there's really no specific date on these, most likely old. It's brass, and a nice find!