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Industrial use large very heavy brass rings, beautifully spliced

All items92960 of 247206Vintage Cast Iron/Ceramic Potholder/Towel Hook Thrift Shop Find 2,50 ($2.62)1965 vintage Artillery Battery on a plastic mound made by Ideal Toy Co. Any information about it would be appreciated. Charles
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    Posted 10 years ago

    Carol777
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    Found these in a box of my late husband's house renovation bits and pieces, but could have been old family items, which puzzle me! Before the days of metal casting I assume, as beautifully spliced. Any idea of provenance? 3" width on outer edges, one slightly larger. Could have been used with horses perhaps? Lovely mementoes of a bygone age.

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    1. Efesgirl Efesgirl, 10 years ago
      They almost look like ginormous earrings, lol! Also look more like red copper than brass. No clue what they are for.
    2. Carol777, 10 years ago
      Thanks for your comments! Bit small for a bracelet for me and a child wouldn't be able to lift her arm, but good thought! Yes red copper would make sense, not quite brass, more rose gold. Horse tack is where I see them, but guess must be pretty early if before casting came into production. Look forward to more comments!
    3. jlandis, 10 years ago
      First glance, Bull Rings.
      Good luck!
    4. Carol777, 10 years ago
      Thanks for that guys, that makes sense - casts a new light on them! Are modern ones made with this splicing?

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