Can you tell us more? The size? Is the a maker's mark anywhere on it? Is the leather in good shape or is it cracking?

 

I’m sorry I guess I should have put that it’s in good condition. No rot but signs of wear. No cracking. Late 1800s very early 1900 judging by the hardware.

 

Picture of it would help determine quality and worth.
Is it complete with headstall and driving reins along with collar if your harness has one?
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Ok. I will post a pic as quickly as I can. Thanks so much for your help

 

The size is unknown to me. First because I know nothing of harness and secondly can’t find anything like that because of age I’m sure. So far I can’t find anything marking of a maker. All leather

 

Better the quality of the leather and that's been taking care of over the years will bring better money..

Yes pictures is always a big help

 

This leather is THICK! One full set is too heavy for me to carry by myself

 

 

I sent two pictures to show leather that’s in worst condition and one that’s in best condition. All leather is in some condition in between

 

There is only one headstall/w blinders and bit. There are 2 complete sets one without headstall tho. Then another set but not sure how complete it is. I’ll check. Im on my to barn to photograph it for posting here.

 

Late 1800’s to early 1900’s judging by hardware. I have 2 complete sets of harness except only 1 headstall. Then there is almost another set but some stuff is missing from it. The leather is THICK!!!! Guys I can’t carry one set by myself. I posted two close up pics 1 is a piece in the worst condition and other best condition. All other pieces are in some condition state in between those two photos. I was wondering what I should ask for 1 complete harness rig? Do not know what size or how to measure. No makers mark that I can find. I am going to list what was I thinking and yall tell me if I’m reasonable. Not trying to make a killing I just need them out of barn and don’t want them to dry rot. I was thinking $400 for the complete set, then for the one with no headstall with it say 340. Then like $100 for all the other stuff.

 

Unfortunately I see a mix of leather pieces and some serious wear on the headstall, poor repairs done.
That does not make for a harness worth much money to me.
Some parts you display look more like riding tack not driving harness too...

I don't mean to be rude as its not my intention but maybe $200, maybe.
There is to much mismatched, broken hardware, poor repairs and that makes what is present questionable in quality and future usefulness.
I'm sorry.
🐎... jmo.

 

I just saw your second thread, same topic with a slightly different view of the harness....
That to me is not hand stitched as was more common and a show of quality made.
From AI...
A mule harness from the late 1800s to early 1900s would have been predominantly hand-stitched, though some mass-produced factory versions may have used early, heavy-duty machines by the turn of the century
. However, hand-stitching was the established method and was considered superior for its durability

The rivets and stitching often were used together on areas of great stress...
But, but much of the kind of hardware just doesn't look or date old enough. And much is broken.
The bit is a riding horse Tom Thumb not a driving bit from the ones I've handled or driven with.
The chains don't look to be old enough nor with the kind of patina nor wear I would anticipate seen on harness of this vintage.
Sadly, its value is limited.

Sorry, but that is my opinion. I would not pay more than $200 for all of it since so much is questionable.
To the right buyer, reaching that audience needing, wanting and seeing a reason to spend.....
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Last year I bought a complete harness with hames and collar, two bridles plus bits - QH size from 1950's in excellent condition for $250

Yours isn't in the best of condition. If draft size I'd say $400 for the lot. I'm not seeing hardware that says that age range.