✅ SOLVED Anyone know what this is! Found on old homestead

[Oldrvrrat57]

Found this yesterday on a homesite that has produced early Indian head penny's (fatties) it has stamped on it never rust, I'm thinking it has something to do with horse tack! The center section is missing a section of it.

 

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[AU Seeker]

You are correct.
It's part/1 side of a Liverpool "driving bit".

They are still made much the same today.

Liverpool Horse Driving Bits | IVC Carriage

Traditional Liverpool Bits for carriage driving horses, ponies, and miniature horses. Bowman and Sprenger Liverpool bits.

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[Oldrvrrat57]

You are correct.
It's part/1 side of a Liverpool "driving bit".

They are still made much the same today.

Liverpool Horse Driving Bits | IVC Carriage

Traditional Liverpool Bits for carriage driving horses, ponies, and miniature horses. Bowman and Sprenger Liverpool bits.

www.ivccarriage.com

VintageLiverpool Mullen Ribbed 5-1/4" Mouth Horse Carriage Driving Bit | eBay

VintageLiverpool Mullen Ribbed 5-1/4" Mouth Horse Carriage Driving Bit | Sporting Goods, Outdoor Sports, Equestrian | eBay!

www.ebay.com.my

Wow that didn't take long!! Thanks for the ID