Antique Equestrian Horse Collar Mirror in Weathered Black Leather Early 1900's

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Antique horse collar mirror from the early 20th Century. Features natural weathered leather collar with iron hames with patinated brass … Read more Antique horse collar mirror from the early 20th Century. Features natural weathered leather collar with iron hames with patinated brass ball finials, and iron rings along the sides. Originally used as a horse egg shaped yoke harness for many years. Original stuffing. All distressing and age are original. Only modifications to harness is addition of a mirror, rope trim around mirror, and chain on back. Interesting conversation starter.

Years ago I was having this mirror mounted in the men's bathroom of the mansion. I asked the contractor to mount it in the men's bathroom. He asked what height. Walking out the door I said, you're a tall guy, just use your judgement on the height you could see yourself. When I returned, his wife met me at the door with a curious look on her face and walked me to the men's room. Much to my surprise, the mirror was mounted at waist height. I turned to her with a look of shock. She said, I told him that's not what you meant! See less