Need help with ID.

[Crawdigger]

I found this at a home site that dates to the early 1800's. I detect this place often and always find something of interest. This particular item was found under a brick walkway that was relaid during a 1940''s renovation.
I have a suspicion what it might be but would like some input from you guys. The last pic is after cleaning and shows some design details. Thanks!

 

[lockster99]

Handle from an old box?

 

[Crawdigger]

Handle from an old box?

Its only a couple of inches long and what would be the handle has small prongs or spikes on it. I don't think it's a handle of any sort. :-/

 

[BosnMate]

Suspender clip

 

[Crawdigger]

Suspender clip

I have found suspender clips at this site before and this doesn't match any I have seen before and seems a little bit large for suspenders. Also, if you zoom in on the very last picture you can see intricate designs stamped into the metal which seem kind of feminine. I was thinking some type of hair clamp. I may be way off though. But thanks for the reply! HH!

 

[jamey]

off an old shoe maybe,

 

[Silver Searcher]

It looks like a form of strap adjuster, you can see the little prongs on the bar that would secure the strap.

SS

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I agree with some kind of buckle/strap adjuster circa 1850ish. Im surprised its not patented.

 

[bigfoot1]

it may be a simple sash buckle.sometimes used to retain curtains also


.....a simple guess

 

[Crawdigger]

I agree with some kind of buckle/strap adjuster circa 1850ish. Im surprised its not patented.

Thanks guys. I looked for a pat. Number or manufacture's name but can't find any distinguishing marks any where.

 

[Crawdigger]

it may be a simple sash buckle.sometimes used to retain curtains also <img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1006147"/>...<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1006148"/>..a simple guess

Those are excellent examples, Bigfoot! Thanks!