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Question: Brasses have been used to decorate heavy horse harness since the late 1700s although it wasn’t until the 1870s that they became fashionable and farmers and wagoners could afford them. What’s the name of the brass fixed to the headband of the bridle between the horses ears?

nelie

Are we allowed to post answers?

I've searched and think it's: browband

Just highlight - (incase we can't post) x

Aj2000

Nelie I don't think your answer is right

A browband is what they are all called, even if they don't have brass attached I think it is cincher but may not be correct! (again highlight as Nelie said!)

Botec

Wikipedia talks about "[f]ace-pieces, swingers, and hame-plates"... Hame-plates don't look to be the right shape. Face-pieces seems like a good possibility. But I'll leave you to google "swingers" yourself.

fire**fly

just received this..



Thank you for entering our competition. Unfortunately brow band is not the correct answer. Have another go if you wish. Good luck!

maggie777

Bridle drop: Attaches to the side of the browband where a bridle rosette would be located, to the center of the browband, or to the crown of the headstall.

Found this not sure if right though

fire**fly

just received this..

Thank you for entering our competition. Unfortunately bridle drop is not the correct answer. Have another go if you wish. Good luck!

:rotfl:

sharon1954

Not face piece either. Had an email to say that's the wrong answer and to try again.

fire**fly

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_brass

The most popular size is 3 × 3½ inches of flat brass with a hanger by which the brass is threaded onto a horse harness strap, known as a Martingale.
In England many of these items of harness found their way into country public houses as the era of the heavy horse declined, and are still associated today as a pub decoration.

worth another try ???

fire**fly

:eek: just received this..

Thank you for entering our competition. Unfortunately martingale is not the correct answer. Have another go if you wish. Good luck!

must be unlimited entries as they keep saying 'have another go'

fire**fly

i'm going to try

Face piece this time :rotfl:

from here..

http://www.rarity4u.com/index.php/knowledge/articles/silverware-metalware/91-horse-brass-history

'' One of the best known heavy horse decorations aside from those known as face pieces '' or hanging brasses