Some type of buckle found on 1700s shipwreck? - SOLVED

[T Hunter]

I found this yesterday on a known 1700s shipwreck any ideas?? This artifact is 2 inches by 2 inches Thank you Mark

 

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[PBK]

Re: Some type of buckle found on 1700s shipwreck? Please help

Nice find! Looks part of a fancy late 18th or early 19th century neck stock clasp.

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[T Hunter]

That is it ..Thank you what is that used for?? something to keep ypur neck warm ??

 

[PBK]

That is it ..Thank you what is that used for?? something to keep ypur neck warm ??

Sorry, I should have explained that. A neck stock was a band of cloth or sometimes leather, worn around the neck— sort of a cross between a collar and a tie.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice ID.