Summary
Horse brass - openwork with shield in centre. Type: cast brass. Comments: item has the remains of two studs on back, possibly from the casting process. There are forty- eight holes and four perforated shapes around the shield, a total of fifty- two. Perhaps this represents the days and seasons in the year. Date: 1825-1939.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
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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
[Digital Medium] Horsebrass Era. 2007. Illustrated Guide to Horse Brasses., 2007
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Keywords
Amulets, Animals, Cultural Beliefs, Folklore, Harnesses, Heraldry, Horse Brasses, Rituals, Souvenirs, Symbols