Original Dog on Red Bridle Rosette as Pin Brooch

Original Dog on Red Bridle Rosette as Pin Brooch. Horse bridle rosettes were decorative glass domes with pictures. They were brass backed with a bracket fitting so bridle leather could slide through. Each horse would have a pair of rosettes on either side of his head. These special antique rosettes have since been made into weighty pins. The picture motifs cover all subjects-from horses and dogs, ducks and cattle, to machinery, covered wagons, windmills, and boats-to any number of stylized period designs. Most of these bridle buttons measure 1-3/4" in diameter with a secure pin back. What a wonderful and unique piece of equestrian jewelry for the horse lover! Comes in our gift box as always!