04-12-2015, 12:28 PM
04-12-2015, 09:33 PM
Hello Caprock, I want to say a belt buckle because it looks like a hook on thee right side in the center.
Just a guess - I can't wait to see what others will say it is
Just a guess - I can't wait to see what others will say it is
04-12-2015, 10:33 PM
Clasp for stockings??? Seems pretty small against the wood background. About the size of a nickel Caprock?
04-12-2015, 10:41 PM
About as big around as a silver dollar, sorry should of put something in for scale.
Here's a pic of the back
Here's a pic of the back
04-14-2015, 03:31 PM
I would say a brass saddle or bag tag. the two little nubs on the side are to fold over something and hold it in place.
Well i say two but one of them has been broken off.
Well i say two but one of them has been broken off.
04-17-2015, 02:46 PM
Hi Eric,
I never did figure out what it was and it is very intriguing because of the design and especially now that you have found one as well. I always look to you for help on a whatsit :-)
We'll stay in touch with each other and I will be sure to let you know if I figure it out. Ron is really good about Internet research so let's hope he can figure it out or another member here may know.
Cheers, Mark
I never did figure out what it was and it is very intriguing because of the design and especially now that you have found one as well. I always look to you for help on a whatsit :-)
We'll stay in touch with each other and I will be sure to let you know if I figure it out. Ron is really good about Internet research so let's hope he can figure it out or another member here may know.
Cheers, Mark
04-17-2015, 03:24 PM
Thanks everyone for the input, but it looks like the jury is still out on this one.
Mark:
Thanks for the quick reply, If anyone could id that thing it would be you guys.
Oh and congrats on the miner buckle!
Mark:
Thanks for the quick reply, If anyone could id that thing it would be you guys.
Oh and congrats on the miner buckle!
04-17-2015, 09:14 PM
I have to suggest that you take it to a resource in your area, don't mail it out find one and make an appointment to see them in person.
When I found the Breast Plate - everyone had an opinion but no one that I spoke with was an authority on the subject. The one man I contacted to come to our meeting said yes but got lost on the way and went home. Beats me why he didn't call for directions but that is another story.
I finally contacted West Point and the weapons folks on campus and made a date to meet. He knew right off what it was and showed me pictures in books to confirm it.
No brag on that story - I just wanted you to get a feel and get moving on finding someone who will assist you with their knowledge.
I would start with folks who know antique belt buckles for a start but that was my guess.
When I found the Breast Plate - everyone had an opinion but no one that I spoke with was an authority on the subject. The one man I contacted to come to our meeting said yes but got lost on the way and went home. Beats me why he didn't call for directions but that is another story.
I finally contacted West Point and the weapons folks on campus and made a date to meet. He knew right off what it was and showed me pictures in books to confirm it.
No brag on that story - I just wanted you to get a feel and get moving on finding someone who will assist you with their knowledge.
I would start with folks who know antique belt buckles for a start but that was my guess.