Old iron chain

[Truth]

Each link makes a curve except the top link. Does this chain look hand forged? If so does anybody know how far this may go back?


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[No gold in NY]

I have seen twisted link chain like that, but can't remember where. I'll keep testing the old brain.

 

[Truth]

I have seen twisted link chain like that, but can't remember where. I'll keep testing the old brain.

Please do! lol I've Googled hand forged chain images and didn't see any pics like it.


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[Truth]

Please do! lol I've Googled hand forged chain images and didn't see any pics like it.


Just found it.!!


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[Truth]

1900-1909!! I love it.


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[No gold in NY]

Please do! lol I've Googled hand forged chain images and didn't see any pics like it.


Just found it.!! View attachment 1453952




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Great job!!! But I am still wondering...What is the reason for the twisted links instead of oval

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

One place where twisted links and larger ends was used were tractor tire chains.

 

[gunsil]

No way to say 1900-1909, that is just a seller's guess and advertising ploy. It is also more likely steel than iron, and not hand forged at all. They still make such chain, it could be much newer than early 1900s.

 

[Truth]

No way to say 1900-1909, that is just a seller's guess and advertising ploy. It is also more likely steel than iron, and not hand forged at all. They still make such chain, it could be much newer than early 1900s.

Well I did find it on a early 1900s farm so I just figured it to be on the money.


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[Truth]

One place where twisted links and larger ends was used were tractor tire chains.

I live in Louisiana we haven't even seen snow before but once in my 47 years. LOL


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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Mud, too.

 

[Truth]

Mud, too.

Never thought of that. Louisiana mud is the worst. As you can see I'm not much of a farmer.


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