Small buckle

[Noah_D]

This was found at a place where a 1900 house is really close to a site dating from about 1790s to very early 1800s. It was found near a 1790s button but the occupation period was very short so the number of artifacts from that site are quite slim. Does this date to the earlier or later site (leaning toward later but IDK)? Thanks.

I did attach it to my post about the button I found but didn't get any responses after that so I figured I'd give it it's own post.

 

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[Kray Gelder]

I don't think you can narrow it down. It's not fancy, and it's a universal shape, ladies belt, machine stamped metal, IMO. Latter half 1900's or newer, I think. One man's opinion.

 

[nkellam22]

20th century

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I have to agree with Kray & Mr. Kellam, your buckle is too small to be horse harness related when compared to the IH.
I'm thinking utilitarian, possibly a clothing related buckle from the early-20thc.

The IH 'Fatty' with 4 holes is an interesting find though, possibly repurposed as a small 'Whizzer' child's toy.

 

[ticndig]

My guess is a dog collar buckle , I find those and the tags often.

 

[Noah_D]

Thanks all! I appreciate the feedback, I guess I'll just have to keep hitting this site until I find an old one... that's too bad.

I have to agree with Kray & Mr. Kellam, your buckle is too small to be horse harness related when compared to the IH.
I'm thinking utilitarian, possibly a clothing related buckle from the early-20thc.

The IH 'Fatty' with 4 holes is an interesting find though, possibly repurposed as a small 'Whizzer' child's toy.

I found that at an 1880s(I think) house last december, it's actually an 1864-L! I just pulled it out of my display case because it was the first coin I saw when I was taking the picture.