Mid-Victorian English Bronze Carriage Horse Saddlers Trade Display, 1850

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A substantial mid-Victorian English cast bronze carriage horse, dating to circa 1850–1880 and believed to have been produced as a … Read more A substantial mid-Victorian English cast bronze carriage horse, dating to circa 1850–1880 and believed to have been produced as a saddler’s or coachbuilder’s trade display. ㅤ The horse is modelled in full driving harness, with finely rendered tack, distinctive square decorated winkers and a raised foreleg giving the composition a strong sense of movement. ㅤ Its arched neck and pronounced high-stepping action reflect the appearance associated with British carriage and Hackney-type horses during the 19th century. ㅤ Weighing approximately 6 kg, the bronze casting is particularly substantial, with the harness details worked directly into the sculpture. ㅤ The horse is mounted on an old wooden plinth and secured with original or early iron fixings, retaining the character expected of a working Victorian trade display. ㅤ An unusual piece of English equestrian and commercial history, combining decorative sculpture with the tradition of 19th-century saddlery and coachbuilding. ㅤ Date of Manufacture: Circa 1850–1880 ㅤ Country of Origin: England ㅤ Weight: Approximately 6 kg See less