Antique English Horse Brass 1900 Horse Head Husk Wreath Harness Brass
SKU: 8372-027
This is an antique horse brass depicting a horse head in a husk wreath.
The horse brass dates to the Edwardian era, 1900-1910, has a concave back and evidence of filed sprews.
The horse brass measures 3.25 inches high by 3 wide and is in very good +++ condition but has been polished a lot.
Horse brasses originated during the 17th century to decorate and identify draft horses and ward off evil spirits. Horse brasses are a popular collectible today. In England they decorate the beams of pubs and hang by the fireplace in homes.
used
type: horse brass, pub brass, wall hanging, ornament, wall decor, pub brass
date: 1930-1940s
country: England
material: cast brass
size: 3.5 inches high by 3 inches wide
color: gold