Summary
Horse brass: Sun disc, geometric, rosette, domed. Point surrounded by concentric circles. Round border. Rear hanger. Type: stamped brass. Date: 1825-1939.
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')
Physical Description
Item has a strap loop on back which has been soldered on.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
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Date Made
England, Great Britain, 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. -
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[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
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Keywords
Amulets, Animals, Cultural Beliefs, Folklore, Harnesses, Heraldry, Horse Brasses, Rituals, Souvenirs, Symbols