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Author Topic: found today when i was playing in the mud!  (Read 2293 times)
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« 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.
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« Reply #1 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.

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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 07:10:43 PM »
Yes i agree with neil
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 07:14:28 PM »
I agree with Neil and Steve, looks like a horses cheek piece.

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« Reply #4 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
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« Reply #5 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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