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 THE AFGHAN HOUND Horse Harness Brass from England. It is oversized with THE AFGHAN HOUND in the middle and a leaf border. This brass is made by John E Ellis. He was known for his high quality large brasses, which he made in the late 1970's and early 1980's. This brass could use a good cleaning. This would be a very unique to your dog collection.

Please note I have 2 of these available, if you have a preference, please let me know

This measures 4 1/4" X 4 3/8".

Please check out my other items if you have time and thanks for looking!                                                               4MIKE :)