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Is a horse hoof a nail?
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Yes, a horse hoof is similar to a fingernail on a human's hand. It is made of the same types of proteins and has the same purpose: protecting the skin underneath from injury. Shop a range of horse hoof decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English Officers Horse Hoof Inkstand
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce antique English Officers equestrian silver plate and metal mounted horse hoof.
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder
Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Inkwells
Materials
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Vintage Chinese Side Table with Whitewash Finish and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
ring pull on floral backplate, horse hoof legs and professionally done custom distressed finish. Imbued
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Humpback Stretchers and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
lacquer, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this fruitwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Chinese Low Kang Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Pierced Sides
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese low kang table from the mid-20th century, with pierced sides and horse hoof feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Walnut Square Table with Humpback Stretchers & Horse Hoof Feet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
legs tapering to end in horse hoof feet
Walnut (Hetao mu)
Shanxi, 18th Century
35”x34 ¾”x33 ½”H
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Walnut
