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Title: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: xrmmont on April 20, 2013, 07:59:44 PM

found these hanging on picture frame. stamped ENGLAND what are they ?   biggest 6inch  smallest 2inch worth anything?  thanks in advance

Title: Re: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: Rauville on April 20, 2013, 09:31:50 PM

"Horse Brasses"...made for harness decorations, usually on cart horses. There are hundreds of different designs available, both old and new. I'm sure ebay must have a good selection at any given time.
http://www.ukbrasses.com/hbrass1.htm (http://www.ukbrasses.com/hbrass1.htm)

Title: Re: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: xrmmont on April 20, 2013, 09:35:58 PM

THAHK YOU ONCE AGAIN

Title: Re: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: bigwull on April 21, 2013, 01:17:34 AM

whilst most horse brasses...are cheap to buy...there are however..some that are very rare, and these can command quite high prices,..ranging from, £20..to £100+....

Title: Re: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: ghopper1924 on April 21, 2013, 04:59:44 AM

True. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the age, but I'd say these look newer.

Title: Re: WHAT ARE THESE
Post by: bigwull on April 21, 2013, 06:44:58 AM

The 6in ones will most likely be for this type of horse