SOPHIA LOREN LOVERS!! Quality Ceramic Brass GREAT GIFT!

Horse brasses were used to adorn the harness horses, primarily in the UK, many would identify the route simply for decoration, royalty, different industries such as train or brewery and some I am sure were just made out of fondness for a likeness or animal. Some older brasses were worn on harness, others were just made primarily to commemorate a certain event. It is hard to date many harness brasses, yet you can get an idea from the patina as well as how well the brass is cast. You can sometimes tell from the darkness on thte reverse, from the brass slapping against the leather of the harness, but some people clean their brasses often, so this is not always a tell tale sign. Stamped brasses are from the early 1900's and only up to the 1930's. Most brasses you come across were cast and often the getts (the holder for the casting) is left partly on the back of the brass. I find horse brasses lovely and intriguing. All of the brasses I offer for sale are from England.

The ceramic and porcelain brasses are primarily made for ornamental purposes. The hangers are solid brass, the inserts are a heavy ceramic bisque. This ceramic brass is new and of the highest quality made in England. The new ceramics are as highly collectible as the vintage ones. Each is made by hand, from the caster of the solid brass hanger to the ceramic inlay craftsman. An old art, brought back, I savor the time we have to still acquire these. Some images may become available again and some you will only see once. These will only increase in value and are highly sought after by collectors.

The images come in a wide variety of subjects from animals to vehicles to equestrian. They look wonderful hung on the wall and are great for many collections. If you don't already, you may want to start collecting them. Wonderful and unique gift idea too!

This measures 3" X 3" in diameter.

I charge one flat fee for S/H. Shipping on the first ceramic brass is $6 within the US and $7 International. For multiple ceramics shipped anywhere it is $3 for each additional ceramic up to five and then the shipping is free for any additional ceramic brasses.

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