Mystery piece..

[fwcrawford]

I found this piece a few weeks ago while detecting an old park that was a dump many years ago.
It appears to be made of bronze and is sturdy, but I do not see any broken places along the edges of it.
Any ideas as to what this is or was part of?
Thanks for looking!!

 

[Ronstar]

Could be a Victorian Sash Belt buckle. The one I found is kinda similar…….

 

[Confetrit]

That is what I was thinking also, some sort of a sash buckle. Nice looking piece. Great save.

 

[Silverstreak]

Not sure…. I bet that was a banging signal though!

 

[fwcrawford]

It has a small tab on one end, but not the other… I do not think it is a sash buckle, but I have no idea what it is.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Does the tab extend on both sides? My first thought was a foot peddle of some kind.

 

[fwcrawford]

Does the tab extend on both sides? My first thought was a foot peddle of some kind.

No, it only extends from one side.
In the photo, you can see it sticking up on the top side … it is not like that in the under side.

 

[Old Longhair]

How sturdy is it?
Is it strong enough to have been part of a folding handle or foot peddle? Is there any part of it that shows any wear?

 

[Ronstar]

If you use the nickel as reference then its about five nickels wide, too small for a pedal? Also, looks like small divot on opposite side, dead center between the two cross rails. If the belt “latch/bolt” is missing then the sash belt buckle still in the race.

 

[fwcrawford]

How sturdy is it?
Is it strong enough to have been part of a folding handle or foot peddle? Is there any part of it that shows any wear?

It appears to be quite sturdy, and I agree on your idea of a foot pedal.
I would think a pedal would me made of iron instead of bronze though.
It does not appear worn. On one side the edge has serrations or that is what they appear to be.
Like to get a good grip on it.
I’ll post a photo of that part later tonight.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

Could be a Victorian Sash Belt buckle. The one I found is kinda similar…….

That is what I was going to suggest--only a Buckle for a Winter Coat Belt! Ma

 

[fwcrawford]

Here is a photo showing the serrations.. they are only on one side.. maybe worn off the other side?

 

[Draco]

Could it be a stirrup?

 

[fwcrawford]

Could it be a stirrup?

I thought that at first, but do not see any signs of breaks.
I have never found one made of bronze either.

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

My SWAG = "Tack" as in part of a horse bridle or saddle tack

 

[Old Longhair]

Seeing the serrations now has me thinking that it is indeed a buckle of some sort. The serrations appear to be there for friction grip.

 

[fwcrawford]

Seeing the serrations now has me thinking that it is indeed a buckle of some sort. The serrations appear to be there for friction grip.

Maybe… those two photos are the same.
Only one side has the serrations.. I accidentally attached the same photo twice

 

[Old Longhair]

Maybe… those two photos are the same.
Only one side has the serrations.. I accidentally attached the same photo twice

Think of it like a belt. If there is a leather or fabric strap attached to the buckle at one end, then there only needs to be that grip on one side where the tag end weaves through.

 

[fwcrawford]

I agree… that makes sense.

 

[Old Longhair]

The raised part is still a mystery. Racking my feeble brain, and I can't imagine what it was for.