Horseshoes and Horse Finial

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by cxgirl, May 4, 2015.

  1. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I thought I would combine these on one post.
    #1 are the horseshoes. They range in size 3" x 3" to 3 1/2" x 4". Four of them have a wedge at the top, the other 2 don't. These came in a bag with a bunch of the nails. On one of the little ones I found a mark - The Starr MFG Co Maker Halifax, same company that made skates.
    Would these have been for horses? They seem small to me but I'm not a horse person so not sure if maybe they would put them on ponies.
    #2 is a horse finial, not sure from what. He is 3 1/4" x 4", most of the chrome is gone.
    Any ideas or information is appreciated.
    Thanks for looking.
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  2. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    I can't help with the others, but I think the horse finial is a trophy top.
     
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  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Thanks tyeldom, I never thought of a trophy top!
     
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  4. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    You should look to see if you can find a makers mark on the belly of the horse. It might be Dodge or Gladys Brown.
     
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  5. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    My first thought was it's a vintage hood ornament but I don't find this one in a search.
     
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  6. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    Here's a video you probably didn't think you'd see this evening --



    :rolleyes:
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Caulkins or studs improve a horse's balance and grip over uneven or slippery terrain, allowing the animal to move better and jump more confidently in poor footing. Screw in calks are most often seen in speed sports, such as eventing, polo, and show jumping, although they are sometimes used for dressage. Forged caulks of various styles more often seen on race horses and on working animals such as draft horses and some packhorses and trail horses, though in some areas they are still seen on field hunters and other riding horses that have to work in all weather and require extra traction, such as police horses.

    They're horse shoes.....horses come in many sizes....and are used for many things.
    The nails and shoes look to be early 20th cent.
     
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  8. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

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  9. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    ....I am trying to imagine a car which requires but one horse...
     
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    42Skeezix Moderator Moderator

  11. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Catmobile? ;)
     
  12. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Or, Autohorse?
     
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    For that one. Catmobile for the other. :)
     
  14. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    chauffeurnament? ;)
     
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