✅ SOLVED Horseshoe Marking

[fuzymunky]

Pulled this out while working relics on a friend's land. Wouldn't think twice about it as I've pulled a ton of 'em out (Civil War Dragoon maneuvering and staging area) except for the word BOSS on this one, which I have never seen. Did over an hour of research on horseshoe manufacturers, history, stamps, etc. and got nothing.

If anyone could tell me one way or another on this thing, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thanks,

Ken

 

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[nhbenz]

Simonsen Iron Works used a marking "so boss" vintage antique old cow kickers or hobbles marked So Boss or Acco with a 1925 date They were used on the farm to restrain a cows back legs during milking to prevent kicking
If I squint I can almost imagine the word "so" before "boss", but might be seeing things.

 

[BosnMate]

I don't think that shoe dates back very far, look at the condition of the nails. I don't think it's been in the ground long, and surely not back to the Civil War.

 

[fuzymunky]

Nope, definitely not civil war, or even WWI era. Just curious about the marking. Nhbenz, sincerely appreciate your info...didn't even think about a cow shoe. Is it normal to shoe a cow?

Thought I'd add a few more finds from that day's hunt (eagle buttons, tent rope tighteners, 1905 Indian Head, 1886 & 1908 V Nickels, glass handle for percolator coffee pot, U.S. pin, cannon fuse lighter, four-hole U.S. Army buttons, pocket watch guts...etc.).

Any more info on this shoe would be greatly appreciated. As usual, be safe and happy hunting!

 

[Bramblefind]

I came across an ebay listing that I can only find a picture of through this Russian site. It is for a 1907 advertisement for the Sideweight Horseshoe Co. "BOSS" shoe---

InRussia.us


Neat 1907 Sideweight Boss Horseshoe Ad Hartford Ct | eBay

 

[fuzymunky]

I came across an ebay listing that I can only find a picture of through this Russian site. It is for a 1907 advertisement for the Sideweight Horseshoe Co. "BOSS" shoe---

InRussia.us


Neat 1907 Sideweight Boss Horseshoe Ad Hartford Ct | eBay

Wow, thank you very much!

 

[nhbenz]

...didn't even think about a cow shoe. Is it normal to shoe a cow? QUOTE]
yes, all cows that I've seen in jumping competitions or ridden long distances are shod.
No, I was merely pointing out a company in a related field whose markings were similar.
however, Bramblefind's ID was spot on, as they usually are!

 

[Tony in SC]

It's an old hardware store brand, usually sold in bulk, like todays Diamond brand. Tony

 

[fuzymunky]

Really appreciate all you guys helping out here. That's what makes this site the first place I go every morning. Thanks again.