Colonial/ Revolutionary War Period Shoe Buckle

ARTIFACT: This is an Early Colonial/ Revolutionary War Period shoe buckle. It would function very similarly to a belt buckle with the snake tongue hinge to hold the shoe belt in place.

VINTAGE: Circa Colonial/ Revolutionary War

SIZE: Approximately 3" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/4"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Iron

ATTACHMENT: Hinges

MARKINGS: None

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Colonial Americana collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX13 LBHX03/17 SBEX7/18

CONDITION: 4+ (Very Good): The buckle has quite a bit of rust on it, as expected from the age.