Description: This is a vintage sample of barbed wire fencing. This sample features a John McNeill patent dated January 15, 1878. This wire is called "McNeill's Small Early "H" Sheet Metal Plate", by collectors. (ref Hagemeier 676-B). This wire features two twisted together round line wires. Barbs are four pointed made from sheet metal. Sheet metal is cut into an arrowhead shape, with tongue of metal removed from center of pointed end to make and "H" shaped barb. Barb is inserted between line wires, and points bent in opposing directions to hold plates in between line wires. Sample shows moderate oxidation. Sample is 18" in length. There are three barbs. Barbs are somewhat well spaced and cut is fairly well centered. There is some bending of points, but no broken or missing points. We have listed other antique barbed wire samples, and will gladly combine multiple purchases for shipping, when paid on the same invoice. Please use the "Add to Cart" option next to the buy it now button. I will refund any excessive shipping charges. Twelve wire samples paid on the same invoice will ship with all shipping charges refunded. .
Price: 1.99 USD
Location: Dunning, Nebraska
End Time: 2024-11-21T19:37:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Featured Refinements: Antique Barbed Wire
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: No
Modified Item: No
Culture: Western Americana
California Prop 65 Warning: no
