Tumbled Brass

[Bell-Two]

I decided to go through some of my stuff that I have had in my boxes of miscellaneous finds, brass buckles, rings, rein guide, decorative pieces and run them through the tumbler…and I was pleased with the result.

Many different types of buckles some similar to ones I have seen posted on relic sites. Please look at these and if anything jumps out at you that I should no more about please feel free to inform me. As to age, usage, style etc.

Nice small buckle with unusual latch.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2484_zpscde88c34.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2484_zpscde88c34.jpg.html)

Rau F. Co Providence R.I.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2485_zps7b7416f8.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2485_zps7b7416f8.jpg.html)

I have seen these type several times in post, had the impression they were older style…may be wrong.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2486_zps2406572e.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2486_zps2406572e.jpg.html)

Nice looking buckle 2 ¼” long.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2487_zpsff5e05c3.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2487_zpsff5e05c3.jpg.html)

Odd brass piece and tiny buckle.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2488_zpsd6d91a94.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2488_zpsd6d91a94.jpg.html)

Brass finials?

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2489_zps2cca9110.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2489_zps2cca9110.jpg.html)

Brass Rein Guide or Terret

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2491_zps63085cab.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2491_zps63085cab.jpg.html)

Assorted stuff.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Tony_Mantia/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2492_zps8977135c.jpg (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/Tony_Mantia/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2492_zps8977135c.jpg.html)

[Full Metal Digger]

Wow Tony, all that brass cleaned up really nice! I bet they look GREAT in the display case. Best wishes and HH, Dave.

[Ronandari]

those look great Tony, what type of media were you using.

Ron

[coinnut]

Cleaned up very nice Tony! I have found some of them wide buckles and always thought they were horse harness buckle covers. Mine usually had dates from around 1879 on them. I would also call those top pieces finials too. Lamp pieces, decorative end of a handle, etc...

[BTV Digger]

Also echo others' comments about the great cleanup job. Curious also on the media you used in the tumbler. Aquarium gravel and dish soap perhaps?

John

[Bell-Two]

Also echo others' comments about the great cleanup job. Curious also on the media you used in the tumbler. Aquarium gravel and dish soap perhaps?

John

You got it exactly!

[Timewarpdigger]

They look great would of never thought of doing that. Thanks for sharing.

[del]

the brass does look nice all polished up Tony:thumbsup01:

[Digger Don]

I'm going to have to try that. Looks great