Wrought iron ring

[PalmettoPride]

I found this at a site that dates back to the early 1700's; it is exactly two inches in diameter. The ring has a width of 1/4 inch and is flat. My guess would be that it is some sort of 18th century buckle but I really don't know. Any input is appreciated.

 

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[tamrock]

Could be a lot of things. Was it all rusted when you found it or did it have that black iron look to it?

 

[PalmettoPride]

It had a good bit of rust on it & I removed it with electrolysis.

 

[Tony in SC]

I have seen hub washers for axles that size? Tony

 

[PalmettoPride]

I was thinking that it looks a lot like this: http://m.ebay.com/itm/191346886715?...3D151594740633&_trksid=p2054897.c100286.m3506

I saw several examples of the same buckle style at various web sites; all referred to them as 18th century relics.

 

[DCMatt]

I was thinking that it looks a lot like this: Antique Colonial Revolutionary War Era Iron Wrought Belt Buckle with Makers Mark | eBay

I saw several examples of the same buckle style at various web sites; all referred to them as 18th century relics.

I must admit my first thought was saddle cinch buckle.

DCMatt

 

[BosnMate]

I was thinking that it looks a lot like this: Antique Colonial Revolutionary War Era Iron Wrought Belt Buckle with Makers Mark | eBay
I saw several examples of the same buckle style at various web sites; all referred to them as 18th century relics.

Trouble is, if you go to a modern day rendezvous, where reinactors shoot muzzle loaders and camp in pre 1840 type of camps, there is always a blacksmith or two there hand making buckles just like the one shown, forge welded and all. In fact I think I have one in my stuff someplace.

 

[BosnMate]

I must admit my first thought was saddle cinch buckle.

DCMatt

That's my first thought also. looks like a latigo ring off a saddle.

 

[PalmettoPride]

Trouble is, if you go to a modern day rendezvous, where reinactors shoot muzzle loaders and camp in pre 1840 type of camps, there is always a blacksmith or two there hand making buckles just like the one shown, forge welded and all. In fact I think I have one in my stuff someplace.

Not the case here. This was found at a residential construction site that is not near a battle or campsite. It was heavily encrusted with rust & I have found roundballs & flat buttons nearby.

 

[Tony in SC]

It looks flat, more like a spacer or washer than a rounded ring. Tony

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I find these fairly frequently, particularly at early colonial sites (pre-1750). These metal rings were used as a support or frame for cloth or fabric buttons, and I dug several examples last season. The ones I find generally run between 24-26mm in diameter. What size is yours? A couple I found late last season can be seen in the pics below.

 

[PalmettoPride]

It's 2 inches in diameter which is about 50 cm. That would be a huge button.

 

[tamrock]

Trouble is, if you go to a modern day rendezvous, where reinactors shoot muzzle loaders and camp in pre 1840 type of camps, there is always a blacksmith or two there hand making buckles just like the one shown, forge welded and all. In fact I think I have one in my stuff someplace.

Heck ya. You didn't dare head out on the frontier with any sizable expedition without a couple blacksmith. If you wanted to go with J C Fremont you would first have to demonstrate your abilities to the man, before you'd even be considered for the task and in the end demonstrate your craft in a contest against the other potential prospects to be finally selected to join the expedition.

 

[tamrock]

I was thinking that it looks a lot like this: Antique Colonial Revolutionary War Era Iron Wrought Belt Buckle with Makers Mark | eBay

I saw several examples of the same buckle style at various web sites; all referred to them as 18th century relics.

Mmmmmaybe