Tiny little buckle

[snaps]

Hello, any ideas on age an what it was used for? I know it's not a Kepi,wrong shape! Thanks, Snaps

 

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[Tpmetal]

Hello, any ideas on age an what it was used for? I know it's not a Kepi,wrong shape! Thanks, Snaps

Not positive but I've found one or two similar in 1800s cellars. Never really looked into them

 

[smokeythecat]

I think it's late 18th century to early 19th century, especially if it's cast brass.

 

[snaps]

Tpmetal,the ones you found, did they differ in size? Can't imagine these had any heavy duty use. Smokey, yea I believe it is cast,as always the older the better! Thanks a lot guys

 

[CRUSADER]

Its post-1900, the give-a-way is the pin that is not free moving.

 

[snaps]

Crusader, Thanks for reply,I think the pin actually is free moving.Hard to see and my pics are lousy

 

[snaps]

 

[CRUSADER]

Crusader, Thanks for reply,I think the pin actually is free moving.Hard to see and my pics are lousyView attachment 1538814View attachment 1538814

No, I mean its fixed into the centre pin. Before 1900 they where free moving. ie. along the length of the centre.

 

[snaps]

Well colour me slow!! Thanks for clearing that up Crusader.