FreeBirdTim
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I found this shoe buckle metal detecting the other day. It was 10" down and seems to be made of brass. It measures 1 3/4" by 2 3/4 ". I posted pics on another discussion board and they all say it's an authentic Colonial era shoe buckle.
My questions are:
1) Is it really that old?
2) Is it brass or possibly silver? It seems too heavy to be silver, but I'm not positive.
3) Could it be a reproduction made for some sort of Revolutionary War reenactment or similar event?
I'm getting a lot of heat from friends and relatives on this one! They think I'm full of it and that it's less than 100 years old (and worthless). How can I prove it's real? Thanks for your help!
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My questions are:
1) Is it really that old?
2) Is it brass or possibly silver? It seems too heavy to be silver, but I'm not positive.
3) Could it be a reproduction made for some sort of Revolutionary War reenactment or similar event?
I'm getting a lot of heat from friends and relatives on this one! They think I'm full of it and that it's less than 100 years old (and worthless). How can I prove it's real? Thanks for your help!
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