Name/TitleChain loop
About this objectThe use is not known but was used in relation to the breaking-in of colts, by the donor's father in the 19th century.
There is a bolt with a heart shaped head, bolts with flanges for attachment to a chain of 15 links and a re-curved hook.
Date Made19th century
Medium and MaterialsChain- brass
MeasurementsBolt: 4 inches with heart-shaped head: 5/8 x 3/4 inch
Bolts outer diameter 5/8 inch
inner diameter: 1/4 inch
Flanges: 1/2 inch
Brass links: 1/2 inch
Hook: 2 inches re-curved to 1 inch
Object Typeloop
Object numberSTMEA:A.2901
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
