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Offline Mayadigger

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ID for Curious Belt Buckle, Please...
« on: September 09, 2023, 04:14:35 pm »
Ave!

Copper alloy; Frame 35mm x 28mm / 7.0gm

Most likely not that old, perhaps 17th-18th Century? As seen in the photo, the prong left is missing?
But what is with the anchor shaped doodad seen on the reverse? I cannot figure out how this buckle worked.

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Re: ID for Curious Belt Buckle, Please...
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2023, 06:10:24 pm »
I believe you are generally correct on the dates.

The doodad was inserted and sewn into the belt leather/fabric.  So imagine it is the start of the actual belt. 

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Re: ID for Curious Belt Buckle, Please...
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2023, 12:47:37 pm »
Thanks Sean!
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