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Lot 219:
A Comprehensive Collection of Vintage and Antique Cast Brass Horse Brasses
Description
A large and varied collection of traditional English horse brasses, primarily manufactured from cast brass. The assortment features a diverse range of openwork and embossed decorative motifs, including equestrian figures, horseshoes, stags, lions, and various heraldic emblems. These pieces represent a traditional form of decorative metalware used to adorn the leather harnesses of heavy draught horses. The collection includes both sand-cast examples from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods and later mid-20th century versions. The items exhibit a range of surface finishes from polished bright brass to deep, aged patination. No specific maker marks are visible. Individual brasses typically measure approximately 7 cm to 9 cm in diameter.
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