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Assorted styles of Winkers - a pictorial display from Qld

Under Construction 11th Nov. 2010

The common 'plough' block eye style, with the 'wire' bit removed.
The 'Scotch Pattern' eyeblock winkers, showing the 'wire' bit. These have been ornamented for show purposes,but weremade in Scotland circa 1904 as part of a set of pair show plough harness.
A 'delivery' style of winkers, with square eye blocks and ornaments for the show ring. The bit is a two-ring Wilson snaffle.
A small pair of 'hatchet-eye' style winkers suitable for a sulky pony or light horse.