This is a vintage antique sample of barbed wire fencing.   This sample features a Jacob Brotherton patent dated September 03, 1878.  This wire is called "Brotherton's Long Two Pointed Barbs or Gaucho Wire" by  collectors. (ref Hagemeier 264-B).  This wire features two twisted together round line wires.  Barbs are two pointed made from round wire.  One point is inserted between the line wires and remainder makes two wraps around both line wires.  Both Points are very long or vicious.    Wire sample is 18" in length and has five barbs.   Barbs are well spaced, and cut is  well centered. Wire shows minor oxidation.  There is some light bending of points, but no broken or missing barbs. 

This wire has a Symposium Value of $5.

We have listed other antique barbed wire samples, and will gladly combine multiple purchases for shipping, when paid on the same invoice.  Please use the "Add to Cart" option next to the buy it now button.  I will refund any excessive shipping charges.  Twelve wire samples paid on the same invoice will ship with all shipping charges refunded.  .