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Antique racing muzzles

1910 antique Greyhound muzzle, UK 1850, antique Greyhound muzzle, UK
at 1stDibs* at 1stDibs

From the seller “Probably late Victorian or early 20 th century. The muzzle has the number ‘10’ embossed
on two different tags (perhaps the dog's race number?), and another embossed leather tag tells us this is
called ‘The Osborne’ patent model.” at WorthPoint*

Editor’s note:
“1stdibs.com, Inc. (stylized as 1stDibs) is an American e-commerce company. It has an online marketplace,
which sells luxury items such as high-end furniture for interior design, fine art and jewelry. The
company has been recognized for "pushing the antiques business into the 21st century.” Originally,
founded in Paris in 2000, it is headquartered in New York City.” (in Wikipedia).

BIDSQUARE is an online auction platform that specializes in fine art and antiques It was founded in
2013 and is based in New York, New York.

WorthPoint is a comprehensive antiques, art, and vintage collectibles research site. It features the largest
pricing database, along with marks, patterns, expert advice, and more, helping users determine the value
of their items.

Antique racing muzzles are sought after by collectors. They fetch high prices of €800- 1000 and more at
auctions.