Hi, new here

[Moris]

Hi there
I’ve just joined and only recently started detecting, I found what looks like a horseshoe?
Can anyone tell me more and the possible age please ?
Thanks
Moris

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard Mori! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - Until a member pipes in - I pulled this from another TN thread - this is just one of the replies in the thread...

Solved: How do you date horseshoes? (Feb 27, 2012, 11:30 AM)​

The information that was provided was found in the book: Artifacts of Colonial America by Ivor Noel Hume. (Don't shoot the messenger-call the author!) As noted, dating horseshoes is difficult at best. As with any hand-made item, the maker has the liberty to make it as he/she wishes. A current gunmaker could easily produce a flintlock rifle with all the early fixtures, but it obviously would not be old. Same thing with an ancient spear/arrow point. All one can do is go with the professional studies that have been documented and make your best guess.

How To Date Horseshoes (Guide) (Mar 17, 2018, 12:29 PM)​

I've seen many people asking about how to date horseshoes. Many say it is nearly impossible, but I say it's not. So I thought about sharing a little "guide" on how to date horseshoes.

3rd - I moved ya from TREASURENET FAQ/FEEDBACK over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

 

[bowwinkles]

looks to be a broken hook off a vintage logging chain.

 

[creskol]

looks to be a broken hook off a vintage logging chain.

I agree.

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[Tony in SC]

I also agree. Looks a broken "slip" hook for a chain.

looks to be a broken hook off a vintage logging chain.

 

[Moris]

looks to be a broken hook off a vintage logging chain.

Many thanks for that ��

 

[Moris]

Thank you ☺️

 

[bowwinkles]

U B welcome

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, was an iron hook