Those are probably either breeches buckles (on bottom oflegs) or possibly hat
buckles - George is quite right - we see silver or tin "wash" on 17th c.
objects relatively commonly (Still cheaper than solid silver)
Silas Hurry
HSMC


> We have two buckles from a fairly intact late 17th century site that
> measure about 4 cm-x- 3cm that the conservator tells me are brass with
> silver plate (possibly tin).  The problem is that George Miller's
> reference state that silver plating was initiated about 1743 and the
> rest of the assemblage reflects a fisherman/farmer of low means.  Has
> anyone run across buckles of this sort on 17th century sites, and any
> guesses on their use?  Seem a little fancy for harnesses and too small
> for shoes.
> Ellen Marlatt
> IAC, LLC
> 603 430-2970
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