https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/sprung-snap-fastener-58572.html Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:45:31 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A sprung snap fastener (or 'snap hook'), most likely for use on horse-harness. The fastener consists of a rectangular loop for permanent attachment to a strap, and a hooked extension projecting from the centre of the outer end of the loop. At the junction of the extension and the loop, on the hooked side, there is a moulded rectangular strip to which a steel leaf spring was originally riveted. A typical use of a fastener of this sort would be the quick attachment and detachment of the reins to and from the bridle bit.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/harness-mount-58299.html Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:54:56 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		An incomplete harness mount with foliate patterned border. The back has three integral attachment fittings. See also UKDFD 17448 as very similar.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/harness-mount-57873.html Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:31:34 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A hollow umbonate copper-alloy harness mount (bridle boss) of post-medieval date. The mount is oval-shaped with intricate moulded decoration and two diametrically opposed rivet holes on the major axis, one of which retains its domed rivet. For a similar example, see PAS: CORN-2AACC8.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/harness-mount-57807.html Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:35:04 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A cast copper-alloy harness mount (bridle boss) decorated with a crudely moulded rope-effect spiral in high relief. The mount was recovered in two pieces, which have subsequently been glued together by the finder. The lugs for attachment have not survived. A generally similar, but less crude, example in lead alloy is recorded as UKDFD 46684.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/harness-mount-57568.html Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:56:44 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A circular harness mount with a domed central boss, an outer rim and two (incomplete) peripherally pierced lugs for attachment. There is a central knop on the boss, and it is hollow at the back. Probably harness or bridle related. Mounts of the same type are amongst the items recovered from the site of the English colony of Jamestown, Virginia. A 17th century date is therefore likely. See below reference. Varying sizes of this mount have been recovered, see; UKDFD 10688, UKDFD 28065, and engraved example; WMID-3B431A
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/horse-brass-fragment-57179.html Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:53:15 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A cast brass lion, the centre piece from a horse brass. The lion is posed with its left paw raised. On the rear of the brass are four circular areas commonly known as "getts". The lack of breakage points on the edges would suggest the lion was cast separately and soldered to the frame. "Getts" integrally cast projections, usually one or two inches long and used to hold the brass in a vice for fettling then filed or ground down when finished.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/bridle-boss-56965.html Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:40:00 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A large copper-alloy bridle boss of the early post-medieval period. It is circular and of umbonate form, with a flat outer rim and a domed central boss. The boss is undecorated except for a single incised concentric circle near the edge. There are three rivet holes equally spaced around the flat face between the rim and the central boss, all of which retain the corroded remains of iron rivets.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/harness-mount-56664.html Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:42:20 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A cast lead or lead-alloy harness mount with moulded-in-relief decoration. The mount is circular with a convex front, and a concave back. The front has decoration consisting of a central eight petaled flower head within a concentric circle, and a contiguous chain-link outer border. On the back are the remains of three attachment lugs. A substantial amount of the gilt finish survives on the front.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/strap-guide-56658.html Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:22:54 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A cast copper-alloy strap guide, probably for use with horse harness. The front is decorated with an elliptical pattern in relief consisting small geometric cells, the fields around contain the vestiges of red enamel. On the back are two protrusions with the remains of embedded steel fasteners. When fitted, the gap created by the two protrusions provided a guide, but allowed the strap to pass through freely.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/harness-and-saddle-fittings/bridle-bit-56558.html Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:44:03 GMT Harness and saddle fittings  

Description:		A complete loose ring snaffle mouthing bit consisting of mouthpiece, bit rings and keys. The mouthpiece is a single bar with barley-twist moulding along one side only for its full length. The bit rings are plain and of circular cross-section. The three 'keys' (also known as 'players') are suspended from an attachment fitted to an undercut at the centre of the mouthpiece. They are used to train young horses by giving them something to play with in order to encourage acceptance of the bit.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Harness and saddle fittings
Category:		Harness and saddle fittings

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