origin, age of this buckle, necktie clasp or broach

[tinpan]

Hi all. The relic beening quite what i,m not sure. Found today on a gold feild . pressed copper about 2 inch by 1 inch wide. Quite thick for pressed copper and the cross pin on the back fell off when dug.
I would to known is origin and age and what it really is

tinpan

 

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[Silver Searcher]

1800s Belt Clasp, quite a nice one at that

SS

 

[Montana Jim]

1800s Belt Clasp, quite a nice one at that

SS

Agree'd!

 

[James/Ouida]

My girl and I recognize this as a cover from a pocket frame. One of those mini portraits that you carry around to remember a loved one.

 

[Montana Jim]

I'm fairly positive it's one half of a small stamped copper/brass two piece belt/sash buckle - missing it's bar from the back.

See this example: http://www.rubylane.com/item/585660-ES-195/Item-ID-ES-195-Shops

I think the "hinge" it too big to work as a locket/frame cover.

 

[Silver Searcher]

I'm fairly positive it's one half of a small stamped copper/brass two piece belt/sash buckle - missing it's bar from the back.

See this example: http://www.rubylane.com/item/585660-ES-195/Item-ID-ES-195-Shops

I think the "hinge" it too big to work as a locket/frame cover.

With out doubt that's what it is

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