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25 Old Brass Horse Brasses .
For sale by Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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25 Old Brass Horse Brasses .

19th century
Description

Lovely collection of old brass horse brasses - some of them quite rare .

The average width is about 9cm .

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Horse Brasses to the Victorian era.

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Description
Lovely collection of old brass horse brasses - some of them quite rare .

The average width is about 9cm .

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Horse Brasses to the Victorian era.

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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A collection of twenty-five assorted antique cast brass horse brasses displaying various pierced motif designs including horses, crowns, and geometric shapes.
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Archive I A collection of twenty-five assorted antique cast brass horse brasses displaying various pierced motif designs including horses, crowns, and geometric shapes.

25 Old Brass Horse Brasses .

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
Items For Sale 35
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
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A collection of twenty-five assorted antique cast brass horse brasses displaying various pierced motif designs including horses, crowns, and geometric shapes.
25 old brass horse brasses .
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A collection of twenty-five assorted antique cast brass horse brasses displaying various pierced motif designs including horses, crowns, and geometric shapes.
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  • ObjectHorse Brasses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsPierced geometric motifs, Cast relief horse figures, Harness strap loops, Crescent and heart symbols

This collection comprises twenty-five antique brass horse brasses dating from the Victorian period, designed for equestrian harnesses in a traditional rustic farmhouse style. Each piece exhibits a polished warm gold colour with natural tarnishing and surface patina reflecting age, detailed with loop attachments at the top for suspension straps. The assortment displays diverse decorative motifs including pierced geometric patterns, cut-out heart shapes, crescent moons, crown emblems, and cast relief figures of horses. Individual designs incorporate stippled textures, beaded borders, radiant starbursts, and central bosses. The average width is about 9 cm. These decorative items suit display in a fireplace alcove, mounted upon a wall panel, or arranged on a shelf within a traditional interior space.

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Horse brasses originated as decorative and protective amulets mounted on the leather harnesses of heavy draught horses during the nineteenth century. Over time, they evolved into trade symbols, commemorative markers, and popular decorative metalwork collectables.

Traditional horse brasses were made from cast brass using sand moulds, resulting in heavy, solid pieces with smooth backs. Later versions from the late nineteenth century onwards were often stamped from thin sheet brass.

Authentic cast horse brasses typically feature small studs or flush-ground mounting points on the back where the casting sprues were removed. They exhibit natural surface wear, hand-finished edges, and significant weight compared to modern lightweight reproductions.

Horse brasses are commonly displayed mounted on traditional leather harness straps suspended beside a fireplace or along a narrow wall. Alternatively, individual pieces can be arranged in framed shadow boxes to complement rustic or country-inspired interiors.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth to maintain the surface. To remove heavier oxidisation, apply a mild brass polish sparingly with a soft cloth, taking care not to strip natural patina from low-relief areas.
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