Vintage English Horse Brass Leather Martingale With Five Brass Medallions – Leather Equestrian Wall Decor, Ralph Lauren Style

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Description

A handsome vintage English horse brass martingale featuring five solid brass horse brasses mounted on a wide black leather strap … Read more A handsome vintage English horse brass martingale featuring five solid brass horse brasses mounted on a wide black leather strap with substantial brass hanging rings.

Traditionally worn on a horse’s breastplate as both decoration and good-luck charms, horse brasses have become iconic elements of English country house and equestrian decorating. This example displays a curated assortment of brass medallions with traditional motifs including:

* Celtic-inspired openwork cross
* Oak leaves
* Sheaf of wheat
* Cooper’s barrel
* Fleur-de-lis wheel

The combination of warm aged brass against rich black leather creates exactly the layered English sporting aesthetic popularized by Ralph Lauren interiors.

Perfect displayed in a library, study, entry hall, tack room, lodge, or incorporated into a gallery wall of sporting antiques.

Dimensions

* Length: 29½ inches
* Width: 4 inches

Date

Late 20th Century

Materials

* Leather
* Solid brass

Condition

Very good vintage condition. The leather remains clean and supple with only light age-appropriate wear. On the end of the martingale one of the brass tacks are missing. The brass medallions display a mellow antique patina with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Ready to hang and enjoy. See less