Type Buckle and How Old?

[Wildcat1750]

This looks like a buckle or part of a buckle or clasp and has decorative markings on one side. I'm no sure but it has a 1700s look to it. It was found at a coastal site, along a stone wall, in Connecticut. I was tired of beach hunting and moved inland a bit.

Any information on the type, purpose, style, age, etc. would be appreciated.
Thanks for Looking!
Nick

 

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[Rogue Relic Hunter]

i am thinking its not a buckle, though not sure what it is. i bet someone nails this down quick. very cool find!

 

[Wildcat1750]

i am thinking its not a buckle, though not sure what it is. i bet someone nails this down quick. very cool find!

Thanks, Rouge Relic Hunter! I know what you mean. It almost looks like a clasp or latch for a fancy book or something, but the slot looks like leather or fabric could have been drawn thru it?

 

[villagenut]

Looks like half of a sash buckle, the keeper portion, missing the other half. Very cool design and Def has some old age.

 

[Silver Searcher]

That looks hand made, not cast, on the back at the right side it looks like it was drilled so it could be cut out...Interesting. possibly some type of slide type buckle.

SS

 

[highnam]

Suspender related piece? Cool design, it's a keeper

 

[Wildcat1750]

Looks like half of a sash buckle, the keeper portion, missing the other half. Very cool design and Def has some old age.

Thanks, villagenut! It definitely looks old and like half of whatever it is.

That looks hand made, not cast, on the back at the right side it looks like it was drilled so it could be cut out...Interesting. possibly some type of slide type buckle.
SS

I agree, Silver Searcher. It has a pleasantly uneven look to it.

Suspender related piece? Cool design, it's a keeper

Thanks, highnam!