Victorian Bridle Rosette Dome Glass Brooch Patriotic

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Victorian Bridle Rosette Made into a Brooch This very cool brooch started life as a horse bridle rosette. It is a very Americana piece with the eagle and the early U.S. Flag. The setting is brass and measures 1 3/4 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The back has a secure locking safety clasp and no markings. T is glare in the photos...so I've shown some photos of the brooch upside down to give a clearer view of the entire brooch...it is in excellent condition...no foil damage noted...or the glass is fine. Approximately 100 yrs. old Often these bullseye rosettes were used to decorate spur straps as well as bridles or harnesses. Bridle rosettes have a very interesting history. In ancient Egypt they were used to attract the evil eye to the adornment and spare the horse from harm. They surfaced in the U.S. around 1880 as the "Victorians" liked their adornments and felt superstitious enough to still want protection from the evil eye. The Victorian era brought forth rosettes with the colorful diecuts used then, under glass domes. Companies started using them for advertising as did presidential candidates. Production of bridle rosettes stopped in the 1950's but started up again in the 1990's. A fun item to collect...t are many featuring horses in profile to action shots....and a wonderful mixture of other themes.....for the equestrian/antique read more

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