✅ SOLVED Farm hardware

[matthewc61]

Found on old homestead 1890-1930. 3” in diameter, cast iron, need help identifying.
Piece attached to ring is moveable.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

1/2 a bridle bit.

 

[trdking]

its a clevis but what size is it?

 

[trdking]

1/2 a bridle bit.

Agree

 

[matthewc61]

Ring is 3” in diameter

 

[matthewc61]

You are right on the money, pulled up vintage bridal saw some very similar, I guess age can break them apart.
Thanks for your help

 

[bluegrid]

Interesting find, matthewc61. Welcome to Treasurenet! Charlie P. (NY) thanks. Trdking, thanks. I’ve heard that called a snaffle bit. I found one and the “bit” part does look longer, so I see why the question. Good luck with your searches.

 

[smallfoot]

Here's one of mine. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes...

 

[matthewc61]

Thanks again, this a great resource.