this clasp looks old... cant i.d. it

[iamfree]

found this old clasp today at a mountain in new jersey that has revolutionary war history. now im not sure if its that old but, i just cannot find any info on the web resembling it, any ideas guys?

 

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[timekiller]

Look like a mouth bit for a horse..............
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[iamfree]

wow awesome... so it is!!

 

[old digger]

That's an awful small bit?

 

[iamfree]

That's an awful small bit?

i was thinking the same thing!

 

[timekiller]

I agree, but I can find them as small as 3 1/2 ". Which looks to be about the size of yours?For miniture horses.It's what I thought of first so I don't know other wise.Here's a site with one 3 1/2 "'s And seen plenty others when looking for pony jointed mouth bits.May be someone else has a better Idea I've not thought of.
Take Care,
Pete,
horse-bits Big Black Horse LLC

 

[Breezie]

Not to rain on the miniature horse parade, but it looks like a Gucci Handbag strap attachment. Gucci has been using horse bits for straps and decoration since around the 1950's. Neat find, Breezie View attachment 631695
Gucci - horsebit

 

[Gunrunner61]

Nice find, And A cool ID Timekiller

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

could be for a goat?

 

[iamfree]

could be the gucci bag as i also found some buttons with it, but a gucci high up in the mountains?

 

[Silver Searcher]

I agree, but I can find them as small as 3 1/2 ". Which looks to be about the size of yours?For miniture horses.It's what I thought of first so I don't know other wise.Here's a site with one 3 1/2 "'s And seen plenty others when looking for pony jointed mouth bits.May be someone else has a better Idea I've not thought of.
Take Care,
Pete,
horse-bits Big Black Horse LLC

Could be Viking also.

SS

 

[ABruce]

Could be Viking also.

SS

Are you eluding to the Vikings that fought for the British during the Revolutionary War. Part of their issued equipment was a Gucci cartridge bag.

 

[diggummup]

Are you eluding to the Vikings that fought for the British during the Revolutionary War. Part of their issued equipment was a Gucci cartridge bag.

What? You didn't know?

 

[Silver Searcher]

Are you eluding to the Vikings that fought for the British during the Revolutionary War. Part of their issued equipment was a Gucci cartridge bag.

No I think the Vikings came down on the outher side...what was there name..ahh yes no I remember the French

SS

 

[Breezie]

could be the gucci bag as i also found some buttons with it, but a gucci high up in the mountains?

Gucci has used metal horse bits in various configurations on shoes (for men & women) hand bags, key chains, watch fobs, jewelry, bracelets, etc. It could have easily been on a man's shoe as a ladies bag.

As far as the miniature horse bits (any horse/mule bits) are concerned, I was under the impression they were made of steel, stainless steel, copper and vulcanized rubber. Your bit has been plated/coated with gold and some of it is flaking off. A useable bit for a horse wouldn't be coated like yours.

I realize it's not as exciting to find part of a shoe or handbag, and certainly not as interesting as a vintage horse bit, but if it's Gucci, it's worth more money! LOL Breezie

 

[diggummup]

By the way, nice ID Breezie.

 

[iamfree]

Gucci has used metal horse bits in various configurations on shoes (for men & women) hand bags, key chains, watch fobs, jewelry, bracelets, etc. It could have easily been on a man's shoe as a ladies bag.

As far as the miniature horse bits (any horse/mule bits) are concerned, I was under the impression they were made of steel, stainless steel, copper and vulcanized rubber. Your bit has been plated/coated with gold and some of it is flaking off. A useable bit for a horse wouldn't be coated like yours.

I realize it's not as exciting to find part of a shoe or handbag, and certainly not as interesting as a vintage horse bit, but if it's Gucci, it's worth more money! LOL Breezie

Did gucci gold plate them? the gold areas look surprisingly untarnished...i little dirty. but after a good vinegar clean, it shines nice. how would i be able to tell if somethings gold plated without any identifying marks?