Horse Bit Age??

[Wild Colonial Boy]

Hello
Found thi son old farm site,, wondering if there was a way to tell how old it is?

 

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[DeepseekerADS]

Really it's hard to say from my end. Back in my horse years, I saw bits very similar still in use. Could be early history, but it could be as late as the 1970's when I was working with horses - though with the corrosion I'd say that it probably dates prior to the advent of automobiles.

 

[villagenut]

Looks hand forged, therefore it may not be modern but they still Smith these bits. The best way to get a date range is by other artifacts found at the site. Collectively they all contribute to dating the site and relics.

 

[Wild Colonial Boy]

thank you

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Looks hand forged, therefore it may not be modern but they still Smith these bits. The best way to get a date range is by other artifacts found at the site. Collectively they all contribute to dating the site and relics.

I was living on a horse farm making $30 a week mucking stalls, handling 19 Morgan horses. Traveled the horse show circuit. And then apprenticed as a farrier for just less than a month. In 1973 they were still Smithing shoes, bits, whatever tack was needed custom made.

Then I got out and found a real job! I was single, 24, and the horse circles sure were popular with the ladies

 

[A2coins]

nice relic its whatever you want it to be lol cool though