Fancy Rein Guide?

[fyrffytr1]

I found this last week and thought it was just a broken rein guide until I cleaned it up. If it is one, it's the fanciest rein guide I have seen. I don't think the loop is broke except for one tip.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes.

 

[CRUSADER]

PS, this type was never a full loop (closed), it arched over each other (open), so the strap could slip in but not out.

 

[fyrffytr1]

PS, this type was never a full loop (closed), it arched over each other (open), so the strap could slip in but not out.

Cru,
Thanks for the information. I was wondering how the strap would have gone through the loop if it were closed. Any idea as to age?

 

[Silvermonkey]

Very interesting and unique find! Nicely done.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice old relic, congratulations!

 

[Gaspipe]

Found many of them...that’s a very cool one though

 

[CRUSADER]

Cru,
Thanks for the information. I was wondering how the strap would have gone through the loop if it were closed. Any idea as to age?

Some of these don't change much over time, but I would say late 19th C.

 

[muddpuppy]

Very unique! Congrats!! Keep Swinging!!!

 

[sutphin]

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