What is this crazy gear shift-y thing? Hame Topper

[Bramblefind]

I found this yesterday in a field where I have been pulling some big farm iron pieces and a few other home site type items. I showed it to my brother in the field and he broke the end piece trying to straighten it. The spring was sitting just inside the open end when I found it.

Thanks!

 

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[worldtalker]

Re: What is this crazy gear shift-y thing?

Work horse collar tip.God Bless Chris

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: What is this crazy gear shift-y thing?

Thank you! Very cool! I like it better now

 

[creskol]

Re: What is this crazy gear shift-y thing? Work horse collar tip

properly called a "hame topper"

 

[mick56]

Re: What is this crazy gear shift-y thing? Work horse collar tip

A horse hame.

 

[gordygroover]

And the purpose of the spring being used in a non-moving object is what

 

[dozer dan]

Re: What is this crazy gear shift-y thing? Work horse collar tip

properly called a "hame topper"

Or a ................."cane topper"