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Got various opinions on what this is on another site.
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Steve(Can)
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From the link belowOXEN/STEER BRASS HORN KNOBS TIP GUARDS
These little hollow brass ball things are called ox knobs. In Nova Scotia we most often see them used on the tips of horns of oxen but they are also used on steer. The end of the horn is like your fingernail - no nerves - so it is carefully pared with a knife to fit the inside of the brass knob - some are threaded and some smooth. The know is twisted on - some apply a glue or epoxy. The knobs add a nice decorative touch to a team of oxen and some believe they help prevent accidental puncture incidents animal to animal or ox to human. This group has five different versioins. Three are threaded and the largest one is smooth inside. Each has a hole drilled in the side so you can add a pin to help keep the knob on the horn.
antique oxen/steer brass horn knobs tip guards very rare lot of 5 | #1915183996
These little hollow brass ball things are called ox knobs. In Nova Scotia we most often see them used on the tips of horns of oxen but they are also used on steer. The end of the horn is like your fin
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Others from the same site:
oxen horn knob - page 1 | WorthPoint
oxen horn knob in the WorthPoint Worthopedia® Price Guide, page 1 of 3
www.worthpoint.com
Thanks. That was what a few other people said, and that was I was leaning towards. Is there a way to tell how old they are?View attachment 15210
From the link below
OXEN/STEER BRASS HORN KNOBS TIP GUARDS
These little hollow brass ball things are called ox knobs. In Nova Scotia we most often see them used on the tips of horns of oxen but they are also used on steer. The end of the horn is like your fingernail - no nerves - so it is carefully pared with a knife to fit the inside of the brass knob - some are threaded and some smooth. The know is twisted on - some apply a glue or epoxy. The knobs add a nice decorative touch to a team of oxen and some believe they help prevent accidental puncture incidents animal to animal or ox to human. This group has five different versioins. Three are threaded and the largest one is smooth inside. Each has a hole drilled in the side so you can add a pin to help keep the knob on the horn.
antique oxen/steer brass horn knobs tip guards very rare lot of 5 | #1915183996
These little hollow brass ball things are called ox knobs. In Nova Scotia we most often see them used on the tips of horns of oxen but they are also used on steer. The end of the horn is like your fin
Others from the same site:
View attachment 15211
oxen horn knob - page 1 | WorthPoint
oxen horn knob in the WorthPoint Worthopedia® Price Guide, page 1 of 3
TerryEastTexas
Well-known member
Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they also called a Hame. I have found one and that is what it was ID'ed at.
I think the Hames are more ornate with one side much longer than the other.
TerryEastTexas
Well-known member
Here's a pic I found.