Buckle? Strap Adjuster?

[goldgrubber]

Hi,

I found this metal detecting a few years ago in my backyard. My house is from the early 1800's. It was all black when I dug it up. There are no marks but it cleaned up like silver. It measures 1 7/16" at the widest point and 7/8" high. Any ideas?? Here are a front and back photograph.

 

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[PBK]

Nice find! Looks like the slotted half of a fancy late 18th or early 19th century neck stock clasp.

 

[goldgrubber]

Cool, not to sound dumb, what were they used for?

 

[dugupfinds]

Also looks like a Clog Hasp:

http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=126

 

[PBK]

Cool, not to sound dumb, what were they used for?

Sorry, I should have explained that. A neck stock was a band of cloth or sometimes leather, worn around the neck— sort of a cross between a collar and a tie. Here's an example:

 

[goldgrubber]

Thanks PBK. I wonder if the other half is under the rock garden I found this part by, hmmm, as soon as the 3 feet of snow melts......