puzzling finds adding up...some kind of buckles???

[Anonymous]

These were again found at an old foundation with coins found ranging in date from 1802 to 1882, I want to say there are some kind of buckle, but they are way to soft, they can be bent very easily with a couple of fingers... the item on the left reads "NONPAREIL" across the top...any thoughts?

 

[Anonymous]

The one on the right may be from suspenders or coverall straps. I've found many that are similar.
Dave

 

[Anonymous]

Suspender buckles. I have come across A few myself. Some are decorated pretty fancy.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info... Very nice suspender buckles in deed, I am surprised though by how soft the metal is...hard to believe that these things wouldn't bend and no longer be usable after one use, they are almost the consistance of very thing pewter.... or better yet plumbers solder... kind of odd, but I'm happy to have found them...
Jason

 

[EladSwerdna]

n/t

 

[Overvoltage]

Looks to me like an identification plate like you would see on an old wooden file cabinet drawer in an old library or bank or office.

 

[Ground_Hog_MD]

I agree with the drawer ID tag holder.

 

[EladSwerdna]

Looks to me like an identification plate like you would see on an old wooden file cabinet drawer in an old library or bank or office.

Hmm, perhaps you are correct. The only thing that concerns me is that the petruding "clasp" on the bottom side actually has a gap to slide something on and off. Why would a drawer handle be meant to come off and on so easily? This basic design is also reminiscent of other suspender buckles.

Examples:
(Note - clasp on left one has snapped off.)

 

[EladSwerdna]

In fact, here is a post from a well known relic hunter. In the picture with all the suspender buckles, there is one that is shaped exactly like the Nonpareil one. You can clearly see the open clasp.