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Nice Antique horse harness rein line spreaders (or separators) made of - $20 (Anoka)
condition:
excellent
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Key Details
• Purpose: They were attached to draft horse or mule harnesses to keep the driving reins/lines separated, prevent them from sagging, and stop them from getting hooked on the wagon pole or harness hardware.
• Materials: The dark straps are leather with metal snaps/buckles at the top, and the rings are typically made of early plastics (such as celluloid), bone, ivory, or wood.
• Era: Most surviving examples date from the late 19th to the early 20th century and are now frequently collected or repurposed as rustic western and country home decor.