Victorian Bridle Rosette Horse Head Profile in Halter Domed Lucite Die retailer Cut Image Antique Equestrian can repurpose to brooch

Stunning Victorian Era Vintage / retailer Antique Horse Head Profile in Halter Bridle Button Rosette

1 3/4 inch diameter x 5/8 inch domed profile
Domed Lucite Embedded Polychrome Die Cut Horse
Deep red background
unsigned
Loop on reverse
Minimal scuffs on domed lucite. Rim seal is fully intact.
Some finish wear to loop and backing metal
Repurpose into a lovely brooch
Victorian era original button.

Horse or Pony Bridle Rosettes were at their most popular in the Victorian era and made use of the diecut & transfer designs that were all the rage, inserted/embedded into a glass or lucite domed rosette button with either a brass or steel back. They were made in pairs, each a mirror image of the other, with a D Ring back loop. 1 is slipped onto each end of the browband (the strap going across the horse's forehead) and then pushed back against the cheek straps, tightening the browband against the cheeks pieces to prevent slipping. Matched pairs are extremely hard to find. Bridle buttons can be repurposed as brooches or made into other jewelry pieces.