Unknown object. Found at old site.

[Evolution]

I included a few other items found in the same area of this site. Some silverware and two fired bullets (Revolutionary war era I think) It's way too flimsy to be a buckle. Someone I know suggested it may be a very small picture frame for a picture that you may carry in a case in you pocket. Other than this idea, I have no clue what this may be. Quarter included for size comparison.

 

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[re-tek]

does look like a miniaturized fancy picture frame. maybe a dollhouse item from a well to do family?

 

[piggman1]

I am guessing it used to be a two piece item because of the indention on the back left side. Probably used to hold an old photo.

 

[DCMatt]

It's a colonial era shoe buckle like the ones pictured here. Nice find!

DCMatt

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like a buckle to me.

 

[Montana Jim]

I like buckle, or most of a buckle... see the last one on this page:

It kinda looks like a frame too...

http://www.artifacts.org/Bucklepage.htm

 

[dg39]

The frames were normally a type of stamped pattern and not solid. This appears to be solid , so probably a buckle.
DG

 

[Ed-NH]

I'm thinking shoe buckle also. Are there any indications of where a chape or tongue may have been attached to it? Perhaps a nub or anything unusual inside the frame?

 

[re-tek]

if its a buckle wouldnt it have marks/indentation from where the pin clamps up against the frame?

 

[Evolution]

Thanks for the replies guys. I was definately thinking buckle when it came out of the ground but then I saw how flimsy it was. It's almost like tinfoil. You could completely crush it with one hand if you were so inclined. I cant really see any type of buckle being that flimsy.

 

[dg39]

iF its flimsy, then it is most certainly a frame. It looks more substantial in the photograph..
DG

 

[Peerless67]

watch bezel

 

[dg39]

watch bezel

Dont think so. No indent for glass.. etc.
DG

 

[REH]

Looks similar to a piece use on a wrist watch face to enhance its appearance that has broken off My guess

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks for the replies guys. I was definately thinking buckle when it came out of the ground but then I saw how flimsy it was. It's almost like tinfoil. You could completely crush it with one hand if you were so inclined. I cant really see any type of buckle being that flimsy.

I have plenty of flimsy buckles. Remember lots of buckles were decorative & not functional. The fashion at the time meant they were for display on shoes etc.. not use.

 

[Ed-NH]

Could it be this as referenced from the Taynton Metal Detecting Club?