Prentice U.S.A

[Jrem]

I found this digging yesterday. It says PRENTICE U.S.A, and the the front piece folds down on a hinge. It seems to lock it in place.

 

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[Tpmetal]

I would say that is a suspender clasp.

 

[Tpmetal]

hard to tell for sure with no dimensions though..... edit* actually looking at it now i'm not so sure it is.

 

[DCMatt]

George Prentice patented a few different clips for cord back suspenders in the early 20th C. But I couldn't find a match for yours.

 

[Jrem]

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for your help. One more treasure identified.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

its best to use something for size reference. a coin will work. so we can visualize the size