Need help with ID colonial shoe buckle

[Skullreapper222]

Hello,
I found an old shoe buckle that I need help identifying. It has a possible makers mark on the back with 3 stars, and It is made from brass. The permission I was hunting was from the late 1600s. I did find a 1785 Connecticut copper about 5' from the buckle. Any extra info would be greatly appreciated

 

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[VTColonialDigger]

Based on the design of the interior parts of the buckle and the pin terminals, I would say 1750-1780 as a date range.

 

[smokeythecat]

VTcolonialdigger is correct on the age. That's a nice buckle.

 

[Skullreapper222]

Thank you for the date range that's awesome.

 

[Skullreapper222]

Could this possibly be a makers mark?

 

[VTColonialDigger]

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Could this possibly be a makers mark?

They certainly could be. If they are, there is a chance they might be the mark of a small, localized maker, rather than a well known maker, in that case the marks may not be documented, and it may be difficult to track the maker down. Just my thoughts.

 

[invent4hir]

Congrats of finding the 1785 Connecticut copper

 

[Skullreapper222]

Thank you! It is my first one. Really toasted but I love it

 

[ToastedWheatie]

Thank you! It is my first one. Really toasted but I love it

"First one"? Dude, that is FANTASTIC! People go an entire lifetime without an intact one. You're on a good spot.