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    What's this?

    Anyone know how this tack buckle was used and dates? I find them periodically. Thanks!
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    It is a buckle cover off of a horse harness, originally patented in 1879.

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    Some examples of how it was used.

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    You guys are the best!! Thanks!!!
    On Instagram- oxshoedrew

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    Hey Camp, I literally have that same buckle
    You and Tony inspired me to look at my pile of buckles...I spent an hour sorting them. I'm going to post them in another thread.
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    I also have a few of the same buckle. Nice find, and always happy to see them.
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