Silver shoe buckle? Indian!

[diggingthe1]

I had a nice hunt with beautiful weather. I had a good permission a few years ago, and now there is construction going on. There were old houses there at one time. You can't tell now. I spent an hour or so and found these. The crusty Indian, which is probably an 1893. I get impatient and get out the green scratchy, when I can't see a date. I think I found a silver shoe buckle. It shows a lot of wear! I took a small file to the back and sure enough it is silver. Maybe its to big and is just a waist buckle. I met someone renting a place nearby and wants to go out. He owns 5 lots in a nearby old town. It should work out great. New permissions are almost as good as getting out. Happy Hunting! The wheat cent was a bonus!

 

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[Carolina Tom]

Perhaps some better pics, I can’t see the silver shoe buckle well enough.

Nice finds.

 

[old digger]

Your silver item looks like fancy silver belt loop. In other words a stay to the excess length of a belt.

 

[diggingthe1]

Here you go!!! Let me know what you think !

 

[old digger]

If you all remember the old metal roller skates, your last post looks like a buckle to the strap that you would use.

 

[Gaspipe]

I’ve found quite a few like it. I don’t believe they are silver but rather a metal alloy of some sort.

 

[diggingthe1]

I think you right old digger and Gaspipe. I easily jump the gun on a lot of things! Thanks for the help!!!!

 

[Carolina Tom]

I was looking for a silver colonial shoe buckle and couldn’t see it... but I was afraid to say anything, for fear of being considered harsh.

I get excited too man. I’m certain that the good stuff will be in your pouch soon.Good luck brother!

 

[Scrappy]

No shoe buckle nor anything silver. Likely late 1800’s saddle tack or personal adornment

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks Tom, I consider the good stuff just getting out! Learning is the good stuff too. Most people on here have invaluable knowledge. Thanks Scrappy, I know you have found your share of buckles! Here is a bullet I forgot to post, larger than than most I find. I hardly ever find them with the rings. It is next to a penny.

 

[gunsil]

Bullet looks like a modern muzzle loader bullet.

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks Gunsil! I appreciate the info!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your finds

 

[xr7ator]

I wish we dug colonial out here! Nice finds up thar in Victor, thanks for posting and HH ALL

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice finds!

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks for posting Trapper, Xr and Professor. One thing I know is you never know what will pop out of that ground!!