Possible watch fob ID needed

[neodetectorist]

I went out today to an 1800s site and found what I think is a watch fob.
At first, I thought it was a dog tag but after cleaning, it appears to be a watch fob.
It appears to have a image of a belt around the outer edge.
The loops at each end have me puzzled and not sure if these loops were on Fobs.
Maybe is is a dog tag?
Any ideas as to age?
Thank you

 

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[grasshopper]

How big is it?

 

[ironhorse]

Looks like a suspender clip more than a watch fob. Thinner metal and the hinge fins are still on the sides.
Neat find

 

[neodetectorist]

How big is it?

 

[neodetectorist]

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Sorry, I should have posted with a size reference.

 

[neodetectorist]

Looks like a suspender clip more than a watch fob. Thinner metal and the hinge fins are still on the sides.
Neat find

Suspenders clip huh? I can see that. How were the hinge fins used?

 

[MD Ghost F75]

View attachment 2067019View attachment 2067020I went out today to an 1800s site and found what I think is a watch fob.
At first, I thought it was a dog tag but after cleaning, it appears to be a watch fob.
It appears to have a image of a belt around the outer edge.
The loops at each end have me puzzled and not sure if these loops were on Fobs.
Maybe is is a dog tag?
Any ideas as to age?
Thank you

I don’t think it’s a fob with those side eyelets. It appears there’s a belt and buckle around the edge. Maybe some type of suspender clip or leather decoration. Cool find.

 

[jewelerguy]

I agree with ironhorse. Suspender clip, missing the teeth guts. The tabs on each end would have been at a 90 degree angle to the front and supported the hinged teeth

 

[Lenrac2]

Very cool find! Congrats!

 

[river roamer]

Interesting find

 

[ironhorse]

Suspenders clip huh? I can see that. How were the hinge fins used?

I wish I could find a decent pic of the guts all together in an old buckle but I cannot right now.
Your piece has the tell tale signs...they're all different but they are built similar.
Check this old thread it might help

Suspender Clip Showroom... Showem Off Here

Suspender Clip Showroom... Show'em Off Here Right on the top of my list of favorite relics to dig,along with Large Cents,Old Silver and flat buttons, are suspender clips. Such a personal item compared to coins,they always give me a special feeling of "time travel" :D Would love to see some...

www.treasurenet.com

 

[Blackfoot58]

I wish I could find a decent pic of the guts all together in an old buckle but I cannot right now.
Your piece has the tell tale signs...they're all different but they are built similar.
Check this old thread it might help

Suspender Clip Showroom... Showem Off Here

Suspender Clip Showroom... Show'em Off Here Right on the top of my list of favorite relics to dig,along with Large Cents,Old Silver and flat buttons, are suspender clips. Such a personal item compared to coins,they always give me a special feeling of "time travel" :D Would love to see some...

www.treasurenet.com

Possibly some type of adornment from a leather dog collar? Riveted through the side holes. I like the buckle idea also. Good find

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool find !

 

[ARC]

Looks like a suspender clip more than a watch fob. Thinner metal and the hinge fins are still on the sides.
Neat find

Agreed... not a fob.

 

[neodetectorist]

I wish I could find a decent pic of the guts all together in an old buckle but I cannot right now.
Your piece has the tell tale signs...they're all different but they are built similar.
Check this old thread it might help

Suspender Clip Showroom... Showem Off Here

Suspender Clip Showroom... Show'em Off Here Right on the top of my list of favorite relics to dig,along with Large Cents,Old Silver and flat buttons, are suspender clips. Such a personal item compared to coins,they always give me a special feeling of "time travel" :D Would love to see some...

www.treasurenet.com

Thank you. Very informative

 

[Digger RJ]

View attachment 2067019View attachment 2067020I went out today to an 1800s site and found what I think is a watch fob.
At first, I thought it was a dog tag but after cleaning, it appears to be a watch fob.
It appears to have a image of a belt around the outer edge.
The loops at each end have me puzzled and not sure if these loops were on Fobs.
Maybe is is a dog tag?
Any ideas as to age?
Thank you

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[East Coast Relics on FB]

View attachment 2067019View attachment 2067020I went out today to an 1800s site and found what I think is a watch fob.
At first, I thought it was a dog tag but after cleaning, it appears to be a watch fob.
It appears to have a image of a belt around the outer edge.
The loops at each end have me puzzled and not sure if these loops were on Fobs.
Maybe is is a dog tag?
Any ideas as to age?
Thank you

Nice suspender buckle! This is a lever buckle missing the lever that swiveled between the two ears. Lever-buckles started being made in the 1860's. Very nice find!

 

[JohnnyMac]

View attachment 2067019View attachment 2067020I went out today to an 1800s site and found what I think is a watch fob.
At first, I thought it was a dog tag but after cleaning, it appears to be a watch fob.
It appears to have a image of a belt around the outer edge.
The loops at each end have me puzzled and not sure if these loops were on Fobs.
Maybe is is a dog tag?
Any ideas as to age?
Thank you

Whatever it is i like it

 

[neodetectorist]

Whatever it is i like it

Turns out it is a suspended buckle.
Thanks

 

[KodyB]

I agree with ironhorse. Suspender clip, missing the teeth guts. The tabs on each end would have been at a 90 degree angle to the front and supported the hinged teeth

Would the backside looked like this? With the teeth?