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  1. #1
    us
    Apr 2011
    Farmland Indiana
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    Silver plated thingamajig???

    Any idea on this? It is hindged and moves in the center
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    Fields are where the old coins are

  2. #2
    us
    Dec 2004
    South Florida
    70's Whites TM Amphibian, HH Pulse, Ace 250
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    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    Horse Terret (Swinger)? http://www.nationalhorsebrasssociety...avSideId=13534
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    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

  3. #3

    Feb 2006
    942
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    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    I agree with BigCypressHunter ...specifically, it is a horse-harness rein guide (also called a terret) with a swinger. I've seen some other "dug" swinger-terrets which look just like the one in Tater307's photo, except that the stud-mount's base isn't broken off like his specimen's is.

    By the way... it is not silver-plated. That is "Nickel-silver" plating (which actually contains no true Silver at all). Real Silver plating is almost never used on objects intended for continuous outdoor use, because Silver develops a dark tarnish pretty quickly when left out in the weather.

    Nickel-silver has a Lead-ish look to it in comparison to Silver, which by comparison is white.

  4. #4
    Charter Member
    CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER

    Jun 2006
    Moonlight and Magnolias
    Fisher 1266-X and Tesoro Silver µMax
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    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    GREAT ID, Big Cy!
    Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
    TEN Half Reales:
    1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
    1836 8 Reales
    A 17?? One Real
    1819 Token/Jeton
    Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
    Henry Clay Campaign Button
    FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
    1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
    1892 Barber Dime
    1918 Walking Liberty Half
    1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
    Military Relics:
    Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
    FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
    1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
    CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
    CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
    3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments

    Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.

  5. #5
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    us
    Dec 2007
    Victoria, Texas
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    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    I learn something new everyday. I had never heard of those before.
    Great ID Big Cy.

  6. #6
    us
    Apr 2011
    Farmland Indiana
    Minelab Explorer XS, Troy Shadow X3, Ace 250
    57

    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    Thanks for the ID. Wow that might be a cool find afterall
    Fields are where the old coins are

  7. #7
    us
    Dec 2004
    South Florida
    70's Whites TM Amphibian, HH Pulse, Ace 250
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    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    I just happen to be the first to post. Green check please.
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    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

  8. #8
    us
    Feb 2009
    NC
    Whites XLT
    3,124

    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    Green check Tater

  9. #9
    us
    Dec 2004
    South Florida
    70's Whites TM Amphibian, HH Pulse, Ace 250
    20,665
    48 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Silver plated thingamajig???

    Quote Originally Posted by IronSpike
    Green check Tater
    Thanks for helping IS

    Tater,

    If you feel this is solved,

    Go back to your original post,

    Click on Modify,

    Click on Message icon down arrow,

    Click on Solved,

    The Green Check will appear


    Here is a photo tutorial to help you through that process.


    http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...,259097.0.html
    I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines.  I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.

 

 

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