Shoe Buckle Part?

[Swartzie]

Both these parts were in the same hole. The one I believe is an 18th century shoe buckle prong. But, what is the other piece? It looks as though it is hinged. Being that it was in same hole I would think it is part of the shoe buckle. But, I can't seem to find a picture of a shoe buckle with that kind of part on it.

-Swartzie

 

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[romeo-1]

You're right about the buckle tine...but I think the other part is just a broken hinge.

 

[traderoftreasures]

could be part of an overshoe buckle