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1) Hagemeier #1134 B Bronson Single Strand Double Loop Barb patented in 1877 by Adelbert E. Bronson of Chicago, Ill
2) Hagemeier #1369 B Morgan's Perforated Star. One of my favorite wires for its unique design. Patented in 1884 by Thomas H. Morgan of Pittsburgh, PA.
3) Wire of the West #1583 by Autry Brown. Hunt's Link (variation). Patented in 1877 by George G. Hunt of Bristol, Ill. Each link is 6.5" long and the gage is very heavy.
4) Hagemeier #1598 B Matoushek Two Strand Star Barb. Quite different than the single strand variation (#1305 B) the two strand version represents an exact execution of the patent description.
Wire and NailsAntique wire and nails do more than mark property lines and hold timbers to…