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[THUNDERCHIEF]

Seems to be a hook on the top and a belt loop on the back. Its about 1.5in(est) hook to tip. Found in a forested area in NH that used to be a farm at least as far back as the early 1800's. Thanks for looking.

 

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[surf]

Hello THUNDER,

Excellent half of a Victorian Lady's sash belt buckle, sir.

Sash pins & buckles Jewelry information

 

[Stealth digger]

Such a wonderful piece

 

[G.A.P.metal]

very nice

 

[Breezie]

Well done Surf! Nice find Breezie

 

[taz42o]

Cloak clasp, I think.

 

[artemis moon]

Lovely!

 

[Pigstick]

Oh if that piece could talk! Thanks for sharing!

 

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Oh if that piece could talk! Thanks for sharing!

What do you think it would say?

 

[kuger]

Cloak clasp, I think.

I beleive that is a cloak clasp as well....??

 

[duggap]

If it were a cloak clasp, how did it attach to the coat?

 

[kuger]

I am not well versed in cloak clasps but the hook on this buckle is exact to what I have often observed on such clasps.I personally can not recall ever seeing that type of a "Hook",attachment means on a two piece style belt buckle

 

[Silver Searcher]

One element of a matching two-part openwork sash or belt clasp. The other part had a loop for the hook to attach to.

SS

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

i would say cool find...but i hear that is unpopulare...

fantastic piece of silver...i agree with the cloak/belt buckle theory...

 

[Stealth digger]

Seems to be a hook on the top and a belt loop on the back. Its about 1.5in(est) hook to tip. Found in a forested area in NH that used to be a farm at least as far back as the early 1800's. Thanks for looking.

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I did some moe research on that property TC and it was first settled in 1773.

 

[Breezie]

Victorian Cloak/Cape Clasps vs. Sash Belts: Although the faces can be almost identical, 'generally' the cape clasps didn't have a vertical bar in the back.

Breezie

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I am not well versed in cloak clasps but the hook on this buckle is exact to what I have often observed on such clasps.I personally can not recall ever seeing that type of a "Hook",attachment means on a two piece style belt buckle

For comparison.

 

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Thanks for all the help and info everyone. I really appreciate it.