What is this/ How old ??

[necn24]

Anyone know what this could be/ how old? My first ever find, Thanks in advance!

 

[TomPA]

It might be a sash buckle.

 

[necn24]

Oh yes possibly! It’s light weight and non magnetic.
Do you know how old it might be?

 

[flashyace]

Early 20th century

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool find!

 

[A2coins]

Keep at it you will find many head scratchers

 

[A2coins]

welcome also Tommy

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

As TomPA already mentioned, most likely a Sash Buckle.
Based on it's design, it's a rather late transitional piece... I'm thinking c1915 - 20.

"Sash pins were worn most in the late Victorian and Edwardian time periods, from the 1890's through the teens.
These photo's show ladies wearing the buckle at their waist in the same position a sash pin would be worn."

Nice find, welcome to Tnet,
Dave

 

[necn24]

Yeah I was thinking more 20th century the property dates back to 1860s. But I found it right by an old “stone wall” driveway and the earliest I could find it on the map was 1907. So do you think this was on a womans dress? And thanks!

 

[DCMatt]

So do you think this was on a womans dress? And thanks!

Yes. Woman's dress sash (fabric belt) buckle.

These are common finds at older house sites. Why?

My theory is that as clothing went out of fashion it was put in the "dress up box" for kids to play. Kids then lost them in the yard while playing. But it's just a theory...

 

[GaRebel1861]

Yes. Woman's dress sash (fabric belt) buckle.

These are common finds at older house sites. Why?

My theory is that as clothing went out of fashion it was put in the "dress up box" for kids to play. Kids then lost them in the yard while playing. But it's just a theory...

I agree with that theory - I sure with they would have let junior play with grandpa's old C.S.A. belt back in the day!

 

[necn24]

Hmmm that’s a good theory. Wel anyway I think it’s a good find especially since I’m new to this and don’t really know what I’m doing lmao

 

[grasshopper]

Hmmm that’s a good theory. Wel anyway I think it’s a good find especially since I’m new to this and don’t really know what I’m doing lmao

Definitely a good indication that there might be some other cool stuff nearby!!

 

[HuntinDog]

Dates right in the ball park for some good finds.
Take your time, slow down and dig it all...

Cool buckle... Congrats

and​ Welcome to TreasureNet

 

[necn24]

Yes I will definitely continue digging and it’s right in my backyard! And thank you!