Found in my garden

[jessicabelshe]

I found this when rototilling my garden yesterday. The house across the street from mine was built in the 1880s & before that, it was a stage stop with a big canvas tent in the 1850s. I live in Calaveras County, CA. These foothills are full of history.
Of course I hope this horseshoe is that old But I just have no idea.

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - Noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

2nd - 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.

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

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Iv'e 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.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Welcome. It looks like a late 1800s one to me.

 

[Nathan6309]

It looks like an older horseshoe.

 

[ARC]

Dog collar ?

:P

 

[A2coins]

time to do more gardening your wife will think youve been drinking lol nice relic

 

[Mud Hut]

Nice old heavy shoe! I like it!