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vintage SWAN 1/2 circles Horse Harness Brass England WOW YOUR WALLS! SWAN Lover

$ 12.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Return policy details: Your satisfaction is very important to me, should you have a problem, simply contact me :)
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Material: Brass

    Description

    Horse brasses were used to adorn the harness horses, primarily in the UK, many would identify the route, simply for decoration, royalty, different industries such as train or brewery and some, I am sure, were just made out of fondness for a likeness or animal. Some older brasses were worn on harness, others were just made primarily to commemorate a certain event. It is hard to date many of the harness brasses, yet you can get an idea from the patina as well as how well the brass is cast. You can sometimes tell from the darkness on the reverse, from the brass slapping against the leather of the harness, but some people clean their brasses often, so this is not always a tell tale sign. Stamped brasses are from the early 1900's and only up to the 1930's. Most brasses you come across were cast and often the getts (the holder for the casting) is left partly on the back of the brass. I find horse brasses lovely and intriguing. All of the brasses I offer for sale are from England.
    Here is a vintage
    SWAN with 1/2 circles
    frame Horse Harness Brass from England. On the rarity s
    cale this is a 3 and
    the patina on this is quite nice. Great addition to your collection or a perfect gift idea!
    This measures 2 3/4" X 3 1/4".
    Please check out my other items if you have time and thanks for looking!                                                               4MIKE :)