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I found this a while ago and need to know the age and use. Thanks!
 

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Definitely a horseharness rein-guide, used by carriage and wagon-pulling horses. That specific form of rein-guide (also called a rein terret) dates from the late-1800s into the early-1900s... and is still in use today. The threaded mounting-shaft is broken off of yours. See the photos posted below.
 

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Definitely a horseharness rein-guide, used by carriage and wagon-pulling horses. That specific form of rein-guide (also called a rein terret) dates from the late-1800s into the early-1900s... and is still in use today. The threaded mounting-shaft is broken off of yours. See the photos posted below.

Thank you for the help yet again!
 
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