Buckle help

[Neil in West Jersey]

I found this buckle at a homesite. I do not know anything about the site, but the house was torn down years ago and it is part of a state wildlife area. I found numerous other 20th century artifacts including old bottles and tons of Wheaties and a silver plated Illinois State Sovereignty souvenir spoon, but the buckle appears to be older. I am trying to determine just how old the house was, so a time period on this type of buckle would be helpful.

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The Buckle measures approximately 1 inch wide, and appears to be brass or bronze.

 

[Texas Groundhog]

Looks like a Colonial shoe buckle. Look on it for a Makers Mark.
Some makers stuff is worth a buck or two.