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RSPCA 1927 Merit Badge HB187
RSPCA 1927 Merit Badge HB187
Original, quality "RSPCA Merit Badge" for the "London Van Horse Parade" in 1927. This good example has the original nickel-plated lead, Royal Crown embellishment and is mounted on an old leather backing and strap with a brass buckle. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order.

Brass 3.75" x 2.75".

Total 7" x 3.75".

 
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Price: £115.00


RSPCA 1926 Merit Badge HB186
Original, quality "RSPCA Merit Badge" for the "London Van Horse Parade" in 1926. This good example has the original nickel-plated lead, Royal Crown embellishment and is mounted on an old leather backing and strap with a brass buckle. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order.

Brass 3.75" x 2.75".

Total 7" x 3.75".

 
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Price: £115.00


RSPCA 1926 Merit Badge HB186



Stevens & Co Oxford & London Horse Brass HB184
Stevens & Co Oxford & London Horse Brass HB184
Original, quality late 19th century, heavy horse black leather faceplate, with a crescent shaped horse brass and an oval brass owner's or makers plate detailing "Stevens & Co Oxford & London". The leather has been cleaned and waxed and the brass polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good order.

13.75" x 3.25" x 1".

 
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Price: £85.00


Heavy Horse Decoration HB182
Original, quality late 19th century heavy horse brass decoration of a chromed leather backplate with brass studs and other decorations. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

6.75" x 2.5" plus strap / buckle.

 
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Price: £56.00


Heavy Horse Decoration HB182



RSPCA Horse Brass 1933 HB177
RSPCA Horse Brass 1933 HB177
Original, quality shield shaped "RSPCA Merit Badge" issued for the "London Van Horse Parade" "1933" in brass with a lead Royal Coat of Arms and with the original leather strap and brass buckle. The brass has been polished and lacquered, but the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost , the leather cleaned and waxed and all is complete and in good order.

Brass 3.75" x 2 .75".

Total 7" long.

 
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Price: £115.00


RSPCA 1914 Horse Brass HB175
Original, quality shield shaped "RSPCA Merit Badge" issued for the "London Van Horse Parade" "1914" in brass with a lead Royal Coat of Arms and with the original leather strap and brass buckle. The brass has been polished and lacquered, but the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost , the leather cleaned and waxed and all is complete and in good order.

Brass 3.75" x 2 .75".

Total 7" long.

 
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Price: £115.00


RSPCA 1914 Horse Brass HB175



1927 RSPCA Horse Brass HB174
1927 RSPCA Horse Brass HB174
Original, quality shield shaped "RSPCA Merit badge issued for the London Van Horse Parade 1927" in brass with a lead Royal Coat of Arms and still attached to the original leather strap with the brass buckle. The brass has been polished, the leatherwork cleaned and waxed and all is complete and in good order.

Brass 3.75" plus 2.75".

Total 7" x 2.75".

 
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Price: £115.00


3 Horse Brasses on Martingale HB158
Original, quality circa 1900 heavy horse leather martingale with three matching cast brass horse brasses with pierced designs. This example has retained the top brass buckle and the long leather strap. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

Total length including strap 41" as in picture.

3.25" widest.

 
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Price: £85.00


3 Horse Brasses on Martingale HB158



1897 Jubilee Horse Brass HB157
1897 Jubilee Horse Brass HB157
Original, quality heavy horse cast brass faceplate issued to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, 60 years on the throne. This super example has the head of Queen Victoria beneath a crown with cut out 'VR' and 1837, 1897 and 'Record Reign'. The top of the loop is also impressed 'Reign'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

4.25" tall.

3.75" wide.

 
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Price: £45.00


Martingale with 3 Heart Horse Brasses HB151
Original, quality late 19th century heavy horse leather martingale with three matching pierced horse brasses of multiple heart designs, a brass top buckle, a 'club' brass stud, a small brass plaque engraved with an 'M' and a wrought iron buckle to the lower end. This display harness is all original and the leather is double layered for comfort to the horse. Complete and in good order.

Harness 40.05" long.

1.5" wide strap.

Brasses 4" x 3.5" each.

 
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Price: £85.00


Martingale with 3 Heart Horse Brasses HB151



Boxing Horse Brass HB148
Boxing Horse Brass HB148
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass heavy horse face plate. This very unusual example, the first we have seen, has a good colour to the reverse, a polished front with the detail of a boxer in the boxing ring on grass and the letter P.U.G engraved beneath. These letters are very faint through wear but are just visible. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order.

3.5" tall.

3" wide.

 
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Price: £38.00


Brass Haime Plate on Red Leather HB144
Original, quality late 19th century cast brass rectangular shaped, heavy horse Haime plate decoration on the original red leather back mount, with the original leather strap. The plate has a scalloped outer edge and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good order.

6.75" x 2.5" x 1.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £30.00


Brass Haime Plate on Red Leather HB144



Horse Brass Swinger HB140
Horse Brass Swinger HB140
Original, quality 1920's, plain cast brass disc suspended within a brass loop frame and originally mounted on the harness of a heavy cart / shire horse. This example has been mounted on a square oak block for display. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. Oak block is included.

Block 3.5" x 3" x 1".

Total height 4.5".

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Haime Plate HB134
Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy horse cast brass 'Haime Plate' decoration. This rectangular example has a scolloped outer edge, a plain polished front and two steel staple loop fittings to take the leather strap, to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

5.75" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £23.00


Brass Haime Plate HB134



Queen Victoria Commemorative Horse Brass HB125
Queen Victoria Commemorative Horse Brass HB125
Original, quality, pressed heavy horse brass faceplate issued in 1901 to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria. Punch engraved to the front "Victoria The Good" and "1819 - 1901" and with a good patination to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

4" tall x 3.5".

 
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Price: £56.00


Horse Brass Harness Decoration HB105
Original, quality, late 19th century, brass, oval and shaped, cushioned heavy horse harness decoration, engraved with the initals "J I C", for the previous owner. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.75" tall x 2.20" widest.

 
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Price: £5.00


Horse Brass Harness Decoration HB105



Brass Haime Plate HB100
Brass Haime Plate HB100
Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy horse cast brass 'Haime Plate' decoration. This rectangular example has a scolloped outer edge, a plain polished front and two steel staple loop fittings to take the leather strap to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

6" x 1.5".

 
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Price: £23.00


4 Commemorative Brass Martingale HB85
Original, quality, superb leather, heavy horse martingale with four commemorative brass faceplates, circa 1900. The two lower brasses were issued after the death of Queen Victoria and are engraved 'Victoria the Good 1819 - 1901' and the two upper brasses were to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and are engraved 'God Save the King Edward VII'. The leatherwork is in good order throughout and is fitted with two original brass buckles. A stunning set of brasses difficult to better. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

Length as in picture 37".

3.5" wide.

 
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Price: £230.00


4 Commemorative Brass Martingale HB85



Pair of Brass Buckle Covers HB73
Pair of Brass Buckle Covers HB73
Pair of original, quality 1920's, pressed, heavy horse brass decorations. These discs of beehive form were used to cover the buckles on the head harness. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

2.75" diameter x 1".

 
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Price: £23.00


1902 Edward VII Horse Brass HB24
Original, quality, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, issued to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Punched engraved to the front 'God Save The King Edward VII' and with a good patination to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order.

3.5" wide x 4" tall.

 
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Price: £45.00


1902 Edward VII Horse Brass HB24



Pair of 1902 Coronation Horse Brasses HB5
Pair of 1902 Coronation Horse Brasses HB5
Original, quality, heavy horse face piece with pair of brasses engraved Edward VII 1902 and maker's plate 'Keith Maker Sutherland'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order.

18.5" long.

 
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Price: £89.00

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