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Tools and Hardware4806 of 9815Unknown tool - What is it?Gold Plate Angel"Confessional Handle"Italy,Circa Mid XIX Century
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    Posted 8 years ago

    tam74
    (1 item)

    Hi im not sure what this is i think it might be something that might have been part of something that was used to hook animals to pull wagon or something maybe not really sure i was wondering if anyone had an idea of what it is

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    1. UncleRon UncleRon, 8 years ago
      You have it exactly right. This is a piece from a "single tree" used to secure a draft animal to a load: a wagon, plow, harrow, etc. The hardware, one at each end and one in the center of the "tree" - which was anywhere from around 1 1/2 feet to 3 feet or so long - sometimes consisted of hooks, chain links, or, as in this case a simple loop to which a hook is attached.
    2. tam74 tam74, 8 years ago
      Thank you uncleron would you happen to know around how old and of it might have any value?
    3. UncleRon UncleRon, 8 years ago
      Could be any age from maybe fifty to 150 years old. No value at all. You can get an entire single tree around here for a couple dollars at any farm auction. Really nice "decorator grade" ones with fancy-looking forged hardware go for $15.
    4. tam74 tam74, 8 years ago
      Ok thaks alot for the information it was really helpful

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