Brass hook object

[dewcon4414]

Cant say as thou ive ever found or even seen one of these. The object on the left in the photo is brass and about 2 inches long. The tip is not broken so its not part of say a pair of scissors. It was found at a circa 1860's house location. It appears to me to be maybe something to do with rug making or leather?? I know what the porcelain object is.... its a circa 1900 David Mayer brewing company beer top found at this same location.

Dew

 

[traderoftreasures]

rein guide hook is my guess. horse related

 

[CRUSADER]

rein guide hook is my guess. horse related

It is horse related, another type of gag loop.

 

[traderoftreasures]

looks like its been hit at least twice with a disk

 

[creskol]

That particular design for a gag swivel is called a "Latta Swivel"

 

[traderoftreasures]

thanks creskol... i knew that you would know

 

[dewcon4414]

That is deffently the whats it. Thanks.... now ill have to do some research on gag swivels.

Dew

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Neat item.

I'm glad you said what the other thing was, because I thought it was a vintage ceramic fence insulator!!

Kewl!

Beth