Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?-VaYank got it!

[Breezie]

Greetings, This iron piece has been soaking for a few days, and after cleaning it, I'm wondering if it is part of a stirrup? It was found in the same yard where I found the 17th century BUCKLE and quite a few Civil War camp items, plus 3 full horse shoes, so this yard has a long time-line span. When looking at the bottom of it, the edge is quite fancily shaped. The 'dog-bone' looking area is 2 3/4 inches long. As always, thank you in advance for your ideas and thoughts. Breezie

 

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[vayank54]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

See if there is a slotted opening near the end of rounded flat piece If it is you have part of a horse bit
There should be another small round hole below the round hole we can see. It would be for the bit boss
I think it's part of a civil war period bit

 

[Breezie]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

See if there is a slotted opening near the end of rounded flat piece If it is you have part of a horse bit
There should be another small round hole below the round hole we can see. It would be for the bit boss
I think it's part of a civil war period bit

VaYank, you're so smart! I 'think' I know the area you are talking about. It appears this part was broken off. Wanna draw me a picture? blink blink, Breezie

 

[vayank54]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

Here's a pic of part of a civil war bit. I happened to have in the utility room. If Breezie's didn't have that small section of the bar in it it would have the bigger round hole as well.

 

[vayank54]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

Is the scan close enough Breezie. It's the best I could do.

 

[Breezie]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

Is the scan close enough Breezie. It's the best I could do.

Thanks, it's perfect.

 

[vayank54]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

Your'e welcome. I told you I've been messing with this old stuff to long

 

[Breezie]

Re: Does this look like part of a STIRRUP?

Your'e welcome. I told you I've been messing with this old stuff to long

Instead of 'helping' write someone's book, this time YOU write it!

 

[vayank54]

yeah I've been told I should write one but I guess I'm not a writer. There is a certain magazine publisher always wanting articles too. Maybe I missed my calling. I almost forgot. Have you ever heard of the books Never Mace a Skunk. I've got several stories in there but I'm not telling which ones. To daggone emarassing

 

[traderoftreasures]

i would love for someone to find a photo of the exact stirrup to match this photo

 

[Breezie]

i would love for someone to find a photo of the exact stirrup to match this photo

TOT, he said 'horse bit,' not stirrup. Breezie

 

[traderoftreasures]

whoa... horse bit picture is what i meant i wish i could see what it looked like whole

 

[vayank54]

whoa... horse bit picture is what i meant i wish i could see what it looked like whole

Try this link. there are civil war horse bits there.