Horse Brass William Shakespeare England Souvenir 1920s Harness Ornament

This souvenir horse brass or pub brass depicts the famous English playwright William Shakespeare in a laurel wreath that measures 3.5 inches high by 2.75 inches wide.

Horse brasses were developed in the 17th century to decorate and identify draft horses.

This brass dates to 1920-1930s and is in very good +++ used vintage condition. Horse brasses are a popular collectible today. In England they decorate the beams of pubs and hang by the fireplaces of homes.