Antique English Horse Brass 1900 Horse Head Husk Wreath Harness Brass – Time Was Antiques

$ 22.99

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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

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.