Today you can call me "Buckle Boy" - Electrolysis DONE

ModernMiner · Nov 13, 2007

Today you can call me "Buckle Boy" - ***Electrolysis DONE***

Sorry BB, I couldn't resist.

I found these coin coins silver coins buckles at the 1901 house today.
Big whoop, huh. ::)

Does anyone know the approx. age of any of them?
No, the big brown one is NOT a pretzel.

Still no coins today,
MM

Bavaria Mike · Nov 14, 2007

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Nice buckles MM, no help on the dates! Are you close to King's mountain NC? A work colleague from NC was telling me of a Revolutionary War battle there, 1780s. Maybe a tip or old news for you. HH, Mike

tymcmurray · Nov 14, 2007

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I can't find the buckles on any sites yet, but they are nice.
Congratulations.

CRUSADER · Nov 14, 2007

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First 2 are not very old, but the iron one might be. If the iron one was found over here it would be called a 'spectacle' buckle & date from 16-17th century. However they were always copper-alloy, so this is a puzzeller. I think it must be quite old.

BuckleBoy · Nov 14, 2007

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CRUSADER said:
First 2 are not very old, but the iron one might be. If the iron one was found over here it would be called a 'spectacle' buckle & date from 16-17th century. However they were always copper-alloy, so this is a puzzeller. I think it must be quite old.

I agree. The second one, with the cylindrical brass piece on it, is not old--that was a relatively new addition to buckles. But the first thing I thought when I saw the iron one was that it was early 1800's or late 1700's. I'm sure someone will reply with more information, but I think that's one to put in the electrolysis tank. Well done!

Oh, and thanks for the dedicatory thread

Regards,

Buckleboy

Glenn-RI · Nov 14, 2007

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Nice finds MM.

Rau Fasteners which made the first one was in business in Providence, RI from the 1890's to the 1990's.

Glenn

ModernMiner · Nov 14, 2007

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Bavaria Mike said:
Nice buckles MM, no help on the dates! Are you close to King's mountain NC? A work colleague from NC was telling me of a Revolutionary War battle there, 1780s. Maybe a tip or old news for you. HH, Mike

Mike,
I think I am about 3 hours from King's Mountain.
Thanks,
MM

CRUSADER said:
First 2 are not very old, but the iron one might be. If the iron one was found over here it would be called a 'spectacle' buckle & date from 16-17th century. However they were always copper-alloy, so this is a puzzeller. I think it must be quite old.

Thanks Crusader.
-MM-

BuckleBoy said:
CRUSADER said:

First 2 are not very old, but the iron one might be. If the iron one was found over here it would be called a 'spectacle' buckle & date from 16-17th century. However they were always copper-alloy, so this is a puzzeller. I think it must be quite old.

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I agree. The second one, with the cylindrical brass piece on it, is not old--that was a relatively new addition to buckles. But the first thing I thought when I saw the iron one was that it was early 1800's or late 1700's. I'm sure someone will reply with more information, but I think that's one to put in the electrolysis tank. Well done!

Oh, and thanks for the dedicatory thread
Regards,

Buckleboy

Thanks BB. I will be setting up my electrolysis lab soon. I hope it turns out to be an old buckle instead of a pretzel.

-MM-

Glenn-RI said:
Nice finds MM.

Rau Fasteners which made the first one was in business in Providence, RI from the 1890's to the 1990's.

Glenn

Thanks Glenn. Late 1800's would make sense. That seems to be the era of the relics I am digging up at this place.
-MM-

Nick Pappagiorgio said:
Doug,

Geesh man don't tease me like that...I thought you dug up some killer belt buckle from the civil war... :P

Nice digs my man...the coinage will come...
Nick

Thanks Nick.
At least they aren't zipper pulls.

-MM-

t-bucket · Nov 14, 2007

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Cool finds and good luck on your next hunt.

Burdie · Nov 14, 2007

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Dang two of those are great condition. Congrats the first one is my favorite. HH
Burdie

watercolor · Nov 14, 2007

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Miner, that spectacle buckle is really neat. . . I hope it cleans up well for you!

civilman1 · Nov 14, 2007

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I think the one on the right(elect.victim) could be a job for Mona MM,I mean BBII...I Love the place's you have to hunt,they have so much of a time span.Post the buckle when it's cleaned.......Curious to what it is.HH MM!!

ModernMiner · Nov 14, 2007

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civilman1 said:
I think the one on the right(elect.victim) could be a job for Mona MM,I mean BBII...I Love the place's you have to hunt,they have so much of a time span.Post the buckle when it's cleaned.......Curious to what it is.HH MM!!

Thanks Civil.
I feel pretty lucky to have these old spots to hunt down South. I'm never without a place to hunt fortunately.
-MM-

Merf · Nov 14, 2007

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Neat finds MM----That rusty buckle has to be quite old, Good hunt

ModernMiner · Nov 19, 2007

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O.K. Folks,
Thanks to a good buddy on TN, I was able to set me up an electrolysis "relic cooker" to clean up my rusty finds.
Some of you had requested a picture of the old crusty buckle (pretzel) after electrolysis. This was my first attempt, and I think it came out pretty darn nice. Here's the before & after shots.
Any idea of the age now?

I am "cooking" my cannonball piece now, and will post a picture later.
This electrolysis is ALMOST as fun as MDing!

Thanks for looking,
MM

{Sentinel} · Nov 19, 2007

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I LOVE seeing old buckles. The rusted Double D buckle you are holding dates from late Colonial to early Federal era. It is a BEAUTIFUL buckle and came out VERY NICELY!!!!

Good job on the electrolysis! How'd did you get it SOOO Pretty

ModernMiner · Nov 19, 2007

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{Sentinel} said:
I LOVE seeing old buckles. The rusted Double D buckle you are holding dates from late Colonial to early Federal era. It is a BEAUTIFUL buckle and came out VERY NICELY!!!! Good job on the electrolysis? How'd did you get it SOOO Pretty

A good TN member gave me an Electrolysis 101 class. A little clear coat to preserve it made it look purdy too.

I hate to ask a stupid question (not to good with history), but what years would this buckle fall into? (Colonial to early Federal)
-Doug-

BuckleBoy · Nov 19, 2007

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Fantastic work with the electrolysis!

You'll have to share your secrets with me--I haven't had results that nice before.

I would say you're looking at 1780-1820. Others can feel free to chime in as well...

Buckleboy

civilman1 · Nov 19, 2007

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That turned out sweet MM....really wish I could help you on the age though,sorry.Again great job!!

ModernMiner · Nov 19, 2007

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BuckleBoy said:
Fantastic work with the electrolysis!

You'll have to share your secrets with me--I haven't had results that nice before.

I would say you're looking at 1780-1820. Others can feel free to chime in as well...

Buckleboy

Awesome! I'll label it and file it now.
I have another one to "cook" tomorrow.
Thanks BB.
-Doug-

civilman1 · Nov 19, 2007

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Only thing I could find MM....All Colonial buckle's but the one on the bottom row kinda look's like your's!!