Horse brasses are decorative metal plaques, traditionally made of brass, used to adorn the harnesses of working horses. Popular in England from the mid-19th century, these charms often featured symbols of protection, good luck, and local pride. Today, horse brasses are cherished as folk art and collected for their rustic beauty and cultural heritage, connecting us to a time when horses were vital to daily life and agriculture.
Size - 7.5cm x 9cm approx
Horse brasses are decorative metal plaques, traditionally made of brass, used to adorn the harnesses of working horses. Popular in England from the mid-19th century, these charms often featured symbols of protection, good luck, and local pride. Today, horse brasses are cherished as folk art and collected for their rustic beauty and cultural heritage, connecting us to a time when horses were vital to daily life and agriculture.
Size - 7.5cm x 9cm approx
