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Bell-Two
04-18-2012, 01:16 PM
Found this at an early 1800's house, it is brass and about 3 long large loop has some wear on top as if it swiveled or turned some. Maybe some kind of horse tack....but I just don't know!

del
04-18-2012, 01:29 PM
hey Bell-Two , it looks like a type of gagloop swivel for a horse harness . they come in many different variations .

Dan

Bell-Two
04-18-2012, 01:57 PM
hey Bell-Two , it looks like a type of gagloop swivel for a horse harness . they come in many different variations .

Dan


By Gag am I correct it held the bit?

del
04-18-2012, 02:09 PM
By Gag am I correct it held the bit?


where the reigns connected to the bridal bit i believe .

Bell-Two
04-18-2012, 02:14 PM
Thanks so much for your help!

Fire Fighter 43
04-18-2012, 02:27 PM
Nice ID and cool find.