Name/TitleHames (pair)

About this objectMade of wood with brass sleeve and iron fittings, brass ring and brass plate (heart-shaped) on side hooks with lion (standing) engraved on it. Comprises of two curved pieces of iron or wood forming or attached to the collar of a draught horse, to which the traces are attached.

Place MadeGroton (near Boxford)

Medium and MaterialsMade of wood with a brass sleeve and iron fittings, brass rings and brass plate

Inscription and Marks A standing lion is engraved on it

MeasurementsLength: 2 feet 1/2 inch (round curve)
Terminal chain: 9 inches
Terminal hook: 5 inches
Side hooks: 6 inches (hooks re-curved for 5 inches)
Brass rings: 2 inches diameter

Object Typehames

Object numberSTMEA:A.330

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)