Found these before--Still don't know what they are!

[jhamner]

I found this circular brass object today along with some other items. I have found these before, but they have always been single halves unlike this one, which is still joined together by an iron pin. It reminds me of a handcuff, but there is no chain attached for a set of two of them. It also reminds me of a very old and heavy version of a shower curtain ring. It was definitely made to come unhinged and open up. If anyone here has any ideas, I would love to hear from you. If not, I will later post it on "What is it?". Thanks so much!

 

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[Erving]

Nose ring for a bull.

 

[ScubaDetector]

How big are they? Key rings come to mind.

 

[trdking]

Definitely a bull ring

 

[against the wind]

Yep, definitely a nose ring for a bull.

 

[A2coins]

I don't know looks like the ex s nose ring

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Probably a bull nose ring.

 

[CivilWarSaver]

Ring in a bulls nose

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Interesting find! I believe "Erving" has it right...bull ring.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I'm going with the Bull Nose ring crowd.

 

[jhamner]

Thanks so much to all who replied! Bull ring seems to be the answer! I really appreciate all of you helping me out!

 

[Bonzododa71]

Yep, Bull nose ring got one somewhere in my stuff...HH,....Bonz

 

[CRUSADER]

Nose ring for a bull.

yeap

 

[DeepseekerADS]

I've found several of those as well. My first thought was in hitching, or rein hardware. I'd not considered a nose ring for bulls! I pray no one ever puts one of those on me

 

[just.neil]

What is the purpose of the bull nose ring?

 

[trdking]

Is it bad if I admit that I have one.....?

 

[GA_Boy]

What is the purpose of the bull nose ring?

To let the Bull know he is married---------------------NOT.
Actually to tie a rope to and lead him around or tie him up.
Marvin

Quote---In the past, nose rings were a method of controlling bulls because they were dangerous to the handlers. As time went on, it became customary to only use nose rings on bulls led by a halter. Nose rings are unnecessary for bulls that are not led.

 

[trdking]

To let the Bull know he is married---------------------NOT.
Actually to tie a rope to and lead him around or tie him up.
Marvin

Quote---In the past, nose rings were a method of controlling bulls because they were dangerous to the handlers. As time went on, it became customary to only use nose rings on bulls led by a halter. Nose rings are unnecessary for bulls that are not led.

You can lead a bull down to his knees with very little effort with a bull ring. While it is not painful to the bull to wear it, it is extremely "motivating" when tugged on.

 

[Carolina Tom]

I’ve never heard of this before, cool find OP.

The things you learn on Tnet.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I wonna meet the guy that did the peircing on that bulls nose, god rest his soul