Antique Pick of the Week: Hames

When I see hames, especially old rusty ones like these, I feel sorry for whatever work animal had to put up with them. The tag on these hames says, “Hames with chains. Very old. The mule got away … You’ll need to get your own!” They are selling for $45.

Here’s another view from above. The hames are sitting on an antique ironing board.

These hames are most likely destined to hang on the wall at a Cracker Barrel.

Can you think of another use?

Images by me.