Old iron chain

Truth · May 18, 2017

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 · May 21, 2017

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

Truth · May 21, 2017

No gold in NY said:
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 · May 21, 2017

Truth1253 said:
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 · May 21, 2017

1900-1909!! I love it.

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No gold in NY · May 22, 2017

Truth1253 said:
Truth1253 said:

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) · May 22, 2017

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

gunsil · May 22, 2017

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 · May 22, 2017

gunsil said:
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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