Help identify age and type of buckles found on Cape Cod

[pointdlr]

Found these last summer on Cape Cod at a house with roots into the 1600's.
Going to give them to the homeowner for Christmas, and would like to give an accurate description. Thanks in advance!!!

 

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[DCMatt]

Early 1700's shoe buckle and loop chape. Nice finds!

DCMatt

 

[pointdlr]

Early 1700's shoe buckle and loop chape. Nice finds!

DCMatt

Thanks! Is the shoe buckle towards the top? What is a loop chape?

 

[DCMatt]

Lots of good info here:

Footwear