✅ SOLVED Part of horse harness?

[postalgriff]

Hey guys! Found this today at an old farm from the 1850’s. Found near the barn. I’m guessing it’s part of the horse harness or bridle? Does anyone know for sure? Thanks...

 

[villival]

It remotely resembles the buckle on a cinch for a western saddle. But, not any modern ones I have seen.

It's really cool though.

That is to say it does look like a buckle for tightening some sort of leather strap.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Now that's one interesting looking buckle find, my first thought was that it's European in origin.

Hopefully, someone here will recognize what it is.

Dave

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

Theres a whole chapter on Horse related finds in best relic book of all time Bill Dancys Book Virginia' colonial artifacts, you can get the second printing directly from author bdancy97@charter.net,, I can' t put mine down



A comprehensive book that doubles as both a how-to-manual as well as a colonial artifact encyclopedia that will benefit not only the serious digger and collector of early artifacts, but also provide a valuable resource for metal detecting enthusiasts

 

[postalgriff]

Theres a whole chapter on Horse related finds in best relic book of all time Bill Dancys Book Virginia' colonial artifacts, you can get the second printing directly from author bdancy97@charter.net,, I can' t put mine down

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A comprehensive book that doubles as both a how-to-manual as well as a colonial artifact encyclopedia that will benefit not only the serious digger and collector of early artifacts, but also provide a valuable resource for metal detecting enthusiasts

thanks for the tip on the book. Looks like a good resource tool and I’m sure anyone could learn a lot from it. I’m guessing this is a harness buckle. I’ve seen a couple similar examples, but not exact since I’ve posted this.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Theres a whole chapter on Horse related finds in best relic book of all time Bill Dancys Book Virginia' colonial artifacts, you can get the second printing directly from author bdancy97@charter.net,, I can' t put mine down

A comprehensive book that doubles as both a how-to-manual as well as a colonial artifact encyclopedia that will benefit not only the serious digger and collector of early artifacts, but also provide a valuable resource for metal detecting enthusiasts

Thanks very much for this info Amergin.
Unfortunately, when I tried to order the first edition of Bill's book a few years ago, I was told it sold out in four months.
Dave

 

[creskol]

It is part of a harness .. It is called a "trace carrier"

 

[postalgriff]

It is part of a harness .. It is called a "trace carrier"

Thanks creskol and everyone else that gave feedback. Appreciate yourself help!