What kind of buckle is this?

[testing123]

Found this recently and not sure what kind of buckle it is. Thought it might be colonial at first, but it stats it has a patent date sometime in the 1870s (can't read the last digit... definitely 187...). It's curved... Any ideas what this went to, and the approximate age?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Breezie]

Perhaps it's a Victorian ladies buckle for a belt or sash or for any number of the 25 pounds of clothes women had to wear back then. Nice find, Breezie

 

[Broken knee]

Testing, It is a suspender buckle.
Broken Knee

 

[kuger]

Ring type suspender buckle

 

[Monty]

I'm with Breezie, sash buckle. Almost 50% sure! Monty

 

[kuger]

I am not guessing,we find them all the time....with the ring still attached.Also I am not a charter member any more and cant search,but I posted a Daguereotype of a chap wearing them sometime back.It is a suspender buckle.This piece was attached to the end that came over the shoulder,and the ring was attached to the end of another strap that was attached at the front waist of the trousers.The ring attached to the hook

 

[mainer]

I always called them suspender buckles aswell. Kuger old buddy, you dont have to be a charter member to search, search bar is right up on top of the page. Hope you had a good thankgiving.

 

[kuger]

Thanks Mainer!Didnt realize that.My charter just went up,but I wasnt able to find what I was looking for.I have the pic at home anyway.
Thanksgiving was O.K.,not the same since my Gram died earlier this year,thanks for asking my friend

 

[mainer]

Sorry to hear that. I know the feeling holidays and everyday really just aint the same since my Father died last year. Whoever said it would get easier lied. Take care Kuger.

 

[Tnmountains]

Sorry to hear that. I know the feeling holidays and everyday really just aint the same since my Father died last year. Whoever said it would get easier lied. Take care Kuger.

I hear ya guys. Never ever the same. But on a lighter note,,nice suspender buckle.

 

[testing123]

My dad passed away about 8 years ago and it's still tough at times, especially since he was my only detecting partner. It gets lonely out there sometimes by myself. That's why I like coming to this forum... at least I can share the hobby with others.

 

[kuger]

I will lose it completly when my Dad goes,I cant even fathom that.He is my best friend and the best person I know....cant fathom.

 

[Monty]

Well, I guess that means I was 50% wrong as well? I wasn't serious, just poking fun. Monty