What type of buckle? (perhaps colonial?)

[goldencoin]

Hello, found this in the lake the other day. It has had activity for several hundred years. It's made of brass and the large strap has a heart on the end of the bar. It does not appear to be stamped. The shore has been home to early trading activity to modern day. I have found musket balls to memorials on this site in Michigan.

HH
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[mojjax]

Re: What type of buckle?

That's a wonderful buckle ! No idea what it's from

 

[Breezie]

Re: What type of buckle?

Is it made of iron? Interesting find, Breezie

 

[ivan salis]

Re: What type of buckle?

I'm thinking its --horse tack -the heart went thru a slit in the leather to hold the strap at the proper spot --

 

[Breezie]

Re: What type of buckle?

I'm thinking its --horse tack -the heart went thru a slit in the leather to hold the strap at the proper spot --

I think so too. Breezie

 

[goldencoin]

Re: What type of buckle?

I don't think it's horse tack, too fragile for that (I can snap it in half if I wanted too)

HH
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[ivan salis]

Re: What type of buckle?

for a non heavy stress point --non weight bearing --heart designs are quite common on horse tack --folks just "love" their horses. --my guess would be 1800's - say 1850 to early 1900's (pre car era)

if its too light / delicate to be horse tack related then a brass victorian era ( 1850 ish to early 1900 era again) sash / waist belt buckle ( worn only for "dress" function really -- so its not weight bearing in any way ) might be the answer

 

[goldencoin]

Re: What type of buckle?

I would agree with you on sash buckle, but they are usually more ornate and I cannot for the life of me figure out why there are 2 bars, and the function of the perpendicular end

HH
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[creskol]

Re: What type of buckle?

I see some sub-annular cast copper alloy, double loop buckles very similar to yours listed that date to 1650-1720. You recon it is that old?

 

[goldencoin]

Yes, at the extreme, can you please elaborate? Is there a book you can recommend. I can't find anything similar online, and if you are correct, it would make it my oldest find. Thanks

HH
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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: What type of buckle?

I see some sub-annular cast copper alloy, double loop buckles very similar to yours listed that date to 1650-1720. You recon it is that old?

Yes creskol. There are some similarities. Shoe or knee buckle; good research 1690-1720? http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/glevumdetecting/buckles.htm

 

[goldencoin]

Thanks guys, I think you guys nailed it!

HH
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[Bigcypresshunter]

I couldnt find one with the heart. Green check?