Horse Brasses

Horse brasses have decorated harness for many centuries. These ones were mostly used to decorate farm harness when the horses were taken out for special occasions.  Harness used by the Royals was heavily decorated and bosses and brasses decorated harness. In Vienna the harness decoration was extreme, quite beautiful.  These two are on leather and would have hung from the front of the collar.  Theh ceramic ones come from Holland and the brass are English. 

 

The Terrets come in many designs and go in the top of the harness to flutter an catch the sunshine.  This is a beautiful cresent moon and star.

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