Summary
Horse brass: Sun disc with central hemisphere surrounded by 17 circular perforations and a raised border. Crenate edge. Type: stamped from brass plate. Date: 1880-1939.
The sun embodies the powers of creation and the source of life and light, and represents the celestial or spiritual influences wihch the Earth receives. (See 'Pengiun Dictionary of Symbols')
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
-
Date Made
1880-1939
Stamped brass were pressed out from rolled steel. This was a manual process from 1880-1900, and then machine stamping between 1900-1930s. With the introduction of petrol engines/vehicles, the production of horse brass 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