Is this the remains of an ox shoe?

[turtlefoot13]

Is the remains of an old ox shoe? It was found at a late 19th century logging site where oxen teams were used to move logs to the narrow guage logging train. Any help will be appreciated. The battery is a "D" size used for comparison.

Doug

 

[truckinbutch]

Don't think so from what I can see from size and profile .

 

[turtlefoot13]

Thanks for the quick response. I will try to get some more pics tomorrow and get an actual measurement or two.

Doug

 

[truckinbutch]

Thanks for the quick response. I will try to get some more pics tomorrow and get an actual measurement or two.

Doug

You're welcome for the response . Google ox shoe and maybie you can see what I'm talking about when compared to a pic of a new ox shoe .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here are some ox shoes to compare.

 

[romeo-1]

I rarely have a hunt where I don't dig an ox shoe...and that aint one...it's too pointed. Maybe part of a plow or rake perhaps...

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great reference photo Dale.

 

[trikikiwi]

Out of interest, were all, or many oxen shoed in the early days of the USA

Mike

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

They haven't changed too much.


Here is old oxen shoes.


B

 

[johnnyi]

I don't think it's an ox shoe turtlefoot. It may be the hook of a logging pike which broke off?

 

[turtlefoot13]

Thanks for all of the responses so far. I am sorry that I have not got any more images up yet. I have two sick kids right now and that is keeping me pretty busy. I will try to get some better pics up asap.

Doug

A loggers pick sounds VERY plausable. It was found right near the tram where the logs were loaded to be taken to the saw mill.