Hardware, Harness
- Object Name:
- Hardware, Harness
- Object ID:
- 1980.017.052.01
- Date:
- 1850-1870
- Description:
- Harness ring, brass, iron. Main fitting is circular loop atop a straight, cylindrical shaft which has flat, round phalange at its bottom end all of which are over a threaded shaft. This shaft is 0.9" long and has thread diameter of 0.4". Outside surface of loop consists of single black, semi-circular reed between two raised brass edges. Brass polished and lacquered. Black decorative surface is glossy. Other exposed brass surfaces are polished and lacquered. Iron threaded nut has two fastening holes on either end with raised threaded collar in center. A few small areas of green tarnish on one edge of loop. Some of brass is slightly darkened under lacquered surface. Little bit of tarnish on shaft below ring.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-3 W-1.7 D-0.8 inches
- Provenance:
- From the estate of Charles Symonds, Loudon, NH, purchased at T.R. Langdell auction, June 28, 1980. The Symonds family included leatherworkers David H. Symonds (1804-1877) and his son George Symonds (1838-1930) of Concord, NH. The family also lived in Hopkinton, NH.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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