Silver plated thingamajig???

tater307 · Feb 9, 2012

Any idea on this? It is hindged and moves in the center

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 9, 2012

Horse Terret (Swinger)? http://www.nationalhorsebrasssociet...iteExtra=12607593&TopNavId=31&NavSideId=13534

TheCannonballGuy · Feb 9, 2012

I agree with BigCypressHunter ...specifically, it is a horse-harness rein guide (also called a terret) with a swinger. I've seen some other "dug" swinger-terrets which look just like the one in Tater307's photo, except that the stud-mount's base isn't broken off like his specimen's is.

By the way... it is not silver-plated. That is "Nickel-silver" plating (which actually contains no true Silver at all). Real Silver plating is almost never used on objects intended for continuous outdoor use, because Silver develops a dark tarnish pretty quickly when left out in the weather.

Nickel-silver has a Lead-ish look to it in comparison to Silver, which by comparison is white.

BuckleBoy · Feb 10, 2012

GREAT ID, Big Cy! :notworthy:

vhs07 · Feb 10, 2012

I learn something new everyday. I had never heard of those before.
Great ID Big Cy.

tater307 · Feb 10, 2012

Thanks for the ID. Wow that might be a cool find afterall

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 11, 2012

I just happen to be the first to post. Green check please.

IronSpike · Feb 14, 2012

Green check Tater :icon_thumleft:

Bigcypresshunter · Feb 14, 2012

IronSpike said:
Green check Tater

Thanks for helping IS :icon_thumright:

Tater,

If you feel this is solved,

Go back to your original post,

Click on Modify,

Click on Message icon down arrow,

Click on Solved,

The Green Check will appear

Here is a photo tutorial to help you through that process.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259097.0.html