Circa 1970 English Rampant Stallion of the Royal Mews of Windsor Castle Martingale Horse Brass

Description

Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

In England, the collecting of horse brasses as a popular pastime commenced about 1895. Early designs included … more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

In England, the collecting of horse brasses as a popular pastime commenced about 1895. Early designs included the sun or a disc shape, moon or crescent, a star or heart. Later, other designs were created based on family symbols, heraldry or commercial symbols used by trades and businesses. For instance, a brewer might have brasses depicting barrels; a fishmonger might use a dolphin design. Some families used a design from their coat-of-arms. Counties and towns had their own brasses (Nottingham's castle, London's grasshopper or the boar of Lincoln). This martingale horse brass is a Rampant Stallion of the Royal Mews of Windsor Castle, England. The Royal Mews is a mews, or collection of equestrian stables of the British Royal Family. In London these stables and stable-hand quarters have occupied two main sites in turn, being located at first on the north side of Charing Cross and then, since the 1820s, within the grounds of Buckingham Palace. As a horse-brass, it seldom has a rider, although it may be saddled and bridled. When in a rampant position (rearing on its hind legs) it is ready for action; this is perhaps why it usually faces to the left. It belonged to my stepdad who had quite a collection of collectible brass items that he passed onto me. In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. It measures 3½” x 3” H/W; made from pressed brass. It was made in England by an unknown maker.

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