✅ SOLVED Silver Plated Hook Thingy

[rick67]

A little silver plating left on cast (pewter?)

1-7/8 x 3/4". Finds in area range 1800-1900. Nothing broken.


Any help appreciated

 

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[HuntinDog]

It's a Gag Runner..

 

[rick67]

It's a Gag Runner..

What the Heck does that do?

 

[AlienLifeForm]

I think HuntinDog nailed it, but it would make an excellent nose picker.

 

[fyrffytr1]

It's a loop attached to the throatlatch that guides the gag rein.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

What the Heck does that do?

Horse tack for the gag rein.