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Title: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: benny on June 06, 2009, 05:05:01 PM Found this earlier today anyone got any ideas what it is and any idea to a date for it? Its about two inches long and is made of a copper alloy of some description. Any info would be appreciated cheers.
Title: Re: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: Neil on June 06, 2009, 05:17:25 PM Reminds me of a piece off a horse bridle Benny - the part that attached the leather rein/harnessing to the bit.. No idea on age though mate - not that modern though.
Well found Neil Title: Re: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: ROMAN STEVE on June 11, 2009, 07:10:43 PM Yes i agree with neil
Title: Re: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: Chef Geoff on June 11, 2009, 07:14:28 PM I agree with Neil and Steve, looks like a horses cheek piece.
Chef Title: Re: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: The Doc on June 11, 2009, 07:51:11 PM There are Late Saxon/ Norman ones that are similar, but I don't think yours looks as old as these:
http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=199&page=1 (http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showcat.php?cat=199&page=1) Title: Re: found today when i was playing in the mud! Post by: the sutt on June 11, 2009, 10:36:07 PM good find benny,it looks victorian to me, nice thing to find in the mud though.
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