Summary
Horse brass: unicorn rampant. Crescent border. Type: cast brass. 1825-1939.
The rampant unicorn is a symbol from Scottish heraldry. This symbolised rule through harmony. (See: http://www.ucg.org/brp/materials/throne/appendices/ap9.html)
Physical Description
There is a slight lump on the back on the left hand side.
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
-
Date Made
1825-1939
Cast horse brasses were first made in 1825, and following the introduction of motor vehicles and decline in horsedrawn transport, regular production ceased in the 1930s. -
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
References
[Link 1] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 2] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 3] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 4] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH
[Book] Chevalier, Jean & Gheerbrant, Alain. 1994. The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols., 1994
-
Keywords
Amulets, Animals, Cultural Beliefs, Folklore, Harnesses, Heraldry, Horse Brasses, Rituals, Souvenirs, Symbols