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Title: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 30, 2009, 04:37:28 PM Hi guys, most of us at some time or other has found a horse shoe, whilst detecting.
Found one recently on Mike's get together, quite a large shoe, but the width where the shoe is nailed on is very much wider than what you would normally see today. I was wondering is there anyway that these items could be dated ??? . Any info would be much appreciated Thanks Ace ;) Pics added : Not much to go on as the shoe is braking as you try to clean it, very fragile :-\ Picture one - front veiw Picture two - Rear veiw Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Legacy Hunter on December 30, 2009, 04:57:03 PM If it is a large than it maybe from a carthorse that was used to plough the fields just a thought i might be completely wrong is there any chance of a photo?
debs Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 30, 2009, 04:59:12 PM Batteries are on charge debs, so soon as, i'll get a photo uploaded
Cheers Ace ;) Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Legacy Hunter on December 30, 2009, 05:25:40 PM Hi Ace
OK it will be nice to see a photo of it debs Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Chef Geoff on December 30, 2009, 05:30:20 PM There are so many variations, I would recommend "Old Horseshoes" by Ivan Sparks as a good reference book.
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: coleggwent(phil) on December 30, 2009, 05:46:30 PM yes ace you can date them you date them by the key hole which is the hole in the middle ill see if i can get a link for you ;)
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 30, 2009, 05:49:29 PM Cheers Geoff, Cheers Phil ;) ;)
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Chef Geoff on December 30, 2009, 06:01:13 PM If you can post a pic, I shall consult the book.
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 30, 2009, 08:23:55 PM Thanks Geoff, as soon as i can i'll stick a picture on for you mate
Ace ;) Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Chef Geoff on December 31, 2009, 05:03:32 PM OK I have consulted THE BOOK and It's not very early as it's too big but the nearest I can find both in shape and size would date it to around 1650.
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 31, 2009, 05:25:38 PM Thanks Geoff, thats great stuff, i thought it could be old, but never thought 1650, thanks again Geoff, Happy New Year fella
Ace ;) Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Legacy Hunter on December 31, 2009, 09:14:27 PM well done ace keep it up
debs Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Sexy Legs (Leighton) on December 31, 2009, 09:35:50 PM I would suggest dinner and a movie. Just remember to treat your horse shoe as you would treat any other date. Don't expect to get your horse shoe into bed on the first date. If you get along on the date then a goodnight kiss is fine, and then, if you want to see each other again, let things progress naturally.
:D :D :D Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: coleggwent(phil) on December 31, 2009, 09:38:15 PM how would you know leighton ??? your single i was told ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: handyman [Alan} on December 31, 2009, 09:38:57 PM LOL leighton - took me a minute or two to get the subtlety!
well done indeed - best laugh of the night! Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Sexy Legs (Leighton) on December 31, 2009, 09:41:01 PM Phil, I'm single by choice.
It is, however, my second choice. ;) Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: Legacy Hunter on December 31, 2009, 09:46:23 PM lol that was good leight
debs Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: coleggwent(phil) on December 31, 2009, 09:52:57 PM nice one leighton ;) i like that one mate :D :D :D
Title: Re: How to date Horse Shoes Post by: 150aceboy on December 31, 2009, 10:08:28 PM Next time i find a horseshoe Leighton, i'll give them your number bud ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ace ;) |