Six Wheat Cent Pocket Spill and Buckle

[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, I went detecting today for the first time at a friends 114 year old house. I got a good signal in the front yard and pulled 6 wheat pennies out of one hole. In the backyard I found this cool buckle. It looks like it is brass and is broke. Can anyone tell me what kind of buckle it is and about how old. Thanks Steve

 

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[Indian Steve]

Howdy All, I had this buckle posted on the "what is it" forum and The Cannon Ball Guy identified it as a S.S. Hartshorn Buckle patented in 1855 as clothing vest & pantwaist adjuster strap buckle. Patent was renewed in 1874 and this is the later version. Big thanks to TCBG.

 

[WheatWaffle]

Nice finds!