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Title: unknown item
Post by: konniem56 on May 15, 2015, 03:05:55 PM

I was wondering if anyone has an idea of what this is?

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: Rauville on May 15, 2015, 03:27:27 PM

Here you go...
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-primitive-wood-leather-horse-170449493 (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-primitive-wood-leather-horse-170449493)

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: konniem56 on May 16, 2015, 02:57:45 AM

thanks    what would t be used for?

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: Pelady on May 16, 2015, 11:16:22 AM

It is like a shoe form for leather shoes but for harnesses and horse collars.  It is adjustable so the saddler can make the harness to fit The size of the horse.

PeLady

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: Rauville on May 16, 2015, 03:28:07 PM

Quote from: konniem56 on May 16, 2015, 02:57:45 AM

thanks    what would t be used for?

They were basically a vise or clamp that held the section of harness or leather that needed to be stitched together. Back when you depended on horses, you would sit with this vise between your knees and repair whatever had gotten broke during the previous days work. ;)

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: konniem56 on May 17, 2015, 06:45:22 AM

Thank You all for your responses I appreciate this website!!

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: mart on May 17, 2015, 06:59:25 PM

Where did you find it ?? 

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: KC on May 17, 2015, 08:31:36 PM

Glad you are here with your fun items!

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: konniem56 on May 18, 2015, 07:48:19 AM

I am doing some work for a older man in his house and finding these things love finding things like these but many I don't have a clue what they are or what they were use for.  Thanks for all your advice and knowledge.

Title: Re: unknown item
Post by: mart on May 19, 2015, 12:20:40 PM

Its a nice primitive piece and should be kept !!