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Beautiful antique Horse Harness Hames Pair (25\" Length) with original leather and cast iron. Style dates it to the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890s–1920s).
This matching set features solid steam-bent hardwood bodies with original weathered patina, heavy cast-iron adjustment ladder plates (hame ratchets), forged rein guide rings (terrets), top/bottom strap loops, and original adjustable leather straps.
Farmhouse, Country theme, you name it, this would make an excellent collection piece or wall hanging.
Shows typical wear and wood looks to have been given a coat of varnish at some time. Leather is intact, could use preservation as it is dried.
According to a horse person (not me) these would be functional.
Hames?Horse hames consists of two curved metal or wooden pieces fastened over a padded horse collar. They transfer the pulling force from a draft animal\'s shoulders to the load via attached tugs or traces.Key Functions and Design• Load Distribution: Hames fit snugly into the outer groove of a heavy draft collar. This design ensures pulling stress spreads evenly across the horse\'s shoulders rather than its windpipe.• Trace Attachment: They feature lower hooks or loops called \"tugs\" or \"tackets\" where the heavy pulling straps (traces) link directly to a wagon, plow, or sled.• Material Varieties: Traditional utility hames utilize durable wood or painted iron, while high-end show configurations rely on polished stainless steel or gleaming brass hames.
