Small oval brass with two holes
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rick smithtown
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Odd you found them with numbers or writing.
First guess is tree or utility tags. No wear around holes. Definitely nailed to something stationary.
Good luck. Nothing more aggravating then finding a tag with no writing.
First guess is tree or utility tags. No wear around holes. Definitely nailed to something stationary.
Good luck. Nothing more aggravating then finding a tag with no writing.
worm12ga
Elite Member
They look far too decorative for tree or utility tags.
dlax
Elite Member
Hair clips?
del
Elite Member
Saddle strap guides
del
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Its because these predate the McClellan type saddles and as you know there are barely any pictures of these types of horse riding gear as cameras were not invented yet , so there is your paradox .
HuntinDog
Elite Member
I'm not familiar with saddlery.
But in my very limited searching the closest I can find is a saddle bearer loop.
I'm thinking this may be a earlier version of the ones pictured.
Also I'm sure I've seen these ID'd on one of the forums.
Hope this helps in a further search.
But in my very limited searching the closest I can find is a saddle bearer loop.
I'm thinking this may be a earlier version of the ones pictured.
Also I'm sure I've seen these ID'd on one of the forums.
Hope this helps in a further search.
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Thanks huntindog, those were on gig or driving saddle.
The loop held the straps that attached to the buggy shafts.
They are similar but not the same.
The plate on those bearer loops were unde a layer of leather and would not be ornate or silved plated ,as most the items found are.
The loop held the straps that attached to the buggy shafts.
They are similar but not the same.
The plate on those bearer loops were unde a layer of leather and would not be ornate or silved plated ,as most the items found are.
