COLLECTIBLE HORSE BRASSES ON A LEATHER STRAP

Two horse brasses on a leather strap, depicting a horse in full flight and an acorn and oak leaves. The top of the strap is worn. Please see photos.

Horse brasses were used for both decoration and for protection for the horses. Horses were very important and their owners believed that the early amulet designs of the brasses kept evil spirits from harming the horses who were unable to protect themselves. The earliest designs were symbols and shapes which had specific meanings to ward off the evil and to bring good luck.

Postage - SAPO R60 and Postnet R100