Is this an American Buckle

[The duck]

I just purchased this buckle it was found on the Australian goldfields and wonder if anyone has seen one before

 

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[sutphin]

Never ,but neat anyway,vanzutphen

 

[The duck]

Thought it may have been a buffalo bill or some kind of show from the states

 

[GaRebel1861]

Posting a picture of the back may help in someone identifying it. Neat find and good luck.

 

[Subterranean]

Duck, Your buckle depicts an ancient mythological man or god tied to a running horse, being chased by wolves. I just can't seem to find out who the guy is, but a smarter TNet member may be able to narrow it down. There is a very similar bronze plaque for sale on the internet, obviously the same mythical man. Hope you find the answer, it is a very cool buckle! Sub

Link to bronze plaque:

Bronze Plaque Mythological Man Tied to Horse | Antique Helper

 

[deepsecrets]

This is an Art Nouveau era buckle depicting the story of Mazeppa - Mazeppa is the subject of a poem written by poet Lord Byron in 1819.

Mazeppa (Byron) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Buffalo Bill did perform the "Mazeppa Ride" as part of his Wild West show, and Mazeppa was a very popular theater production in the mid-late 1800's, your buckle could be American made and sold as a souvenir from such an event.

 

[trdking]

Posting a picture of the back may help in someone identifying it. Neat find and good luck.

Please post pics of the back and any marks!

 

[The duck]

Thanks all i think you have nailed it there are no marks on the back but definitely mazeppa

 

[Davers]

This is an Art Nouveau era buckle depicting the story of Mazeppa - Mazeppa is the subject of a poem written by poet Lord Byron in 1819.

Mazeppa (Byron) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Buffalo Bill did perform the "Mazeppa Ride" as part of his Wild West show, and Mazeppa was a very popular theater production in the mid-late 1800's, your buckle could be American made and sold as a souvenir from such an event.

A Very Cool Story IMO, but did Mazeppa Die in Shame? Or was he Atoned?

That's a Very Cool piece IMO , With a Cool story to go with it. ( Conversation Piece).