Antique JF GLIDDEN 4 Point Triangle Loop Barbed Wire Sample ( "The Winner" 1874) For Sale

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Antique JF GLIDDEN 4 Point Triangle Loop Barbed Wire Sample ( "The Winner" 1874):
$13.50

J.F. GLIDDEN (farmer) DEKALB ILLINOIS "THE WINNER" BARBED WIRE 1874 - this surviving piece was found inside a huge oak tree that had grown around it when the tree fell in 2005. Untouched and natural aging. The piece is 17" long.
4 Point Triangle Loop barbed wire. Extremely early and historically important barbed wire design associated with the foundational years of American fencing and ranching expansion in the Old West.

Features:

Glidden 4 Point on Triangle Loop design
Dated 1874
Classic early looped barb construction
Heavy twisted wire with repeating 4-point barbs
Strong Western Americana and railroad era appeal
Excellent display piece for antique fencing or ranch collections
Authentic antique sample segment

Condition Notes:
Shows heavy age-related patina, oxidation, rust, and weathering from outdoor exposure over many decades. No restoration or cleaning performed. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and construction details.

Antique JF GLIDDEN 4 Point Triangle Loop Barbed Wire Sample ( "The Winner" 1874) For Sale

Antique JF GLIDDEN 4 Point Triangle Loop Barbed Wire Sample ( "The Winner" 1874): $13.50

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Antique JF GLIDDEN 4 Point Triangle Loop Barbed Wire Sample ( "The Winner" 1874):
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