Estimate date?

[chelseathayer44805]

Found this today metal detecting in the woods. Can anyone tell me an estimated date on it? I looked at some charts and couldn’t figure it out.

 

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[vpnavy]

Until a member pipes in - I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes?
(Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

The information that was provided was found in the book: Artifacts of Colonial America by Ivor Noel Hume. (Don't shoot the messenger-call the author!) As noted, dating horseshoes is difficult at best. As with any hand-made item, the maker has the liberty to make it as he/she wishes. A current gunmaker could easily produce a flintlock rifle with all the early fixtures, but it obviously would not be old. Same thing with an ancient spear/arrow point. All one can do is go with the professional studies that have been documented and make your best guess.

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How To Date Horseshoes (Guide)
(Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)​

I've seen many people asking about how to date horseshoes. Many say it is nearly impossible, but I say it's not. So I thought about sharing a little "guide" on how to date horseshoes.

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[chelseathayer44805]

Until a member pipes in - I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes?
(Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

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How To Date Horseshoes (Guide)
(Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)​

 

[chelseathayer44805]

I knocked off some of the rust….can you tell if it is hand wrought or not? I see no marks

 

[Digger RJ]

Found this today metal detecting in the woods. Can anyone tell me an estimated date on it? I looked at some charts and couldn’t figure it out.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!