Horse Brass Bridle Medallion: Cockington Forge Design, Vintage Equestrian Décor, England, 1930s

A vintage 1930s English brass bridle medallion honoring Cockington Forge — one of Britain's most storied and photographed landmarks.

• Materials: Brass
• Dimensions: 3.5" long x 3.0" wide
• Origin: England (no manufacturer's mark; design traces to Cockington, Devon)
• Era: 1930s–1950s (estimated)
• Condition: Vintage, used, very good condition with minor surface scratches and wonderful old patina consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This medallion would have hung from the browband of a working or parade horse's bridle, its raised forge design catching the light as the horse moved. The brass shows a deep, even patina consistent with genuine age and handling.

A meaningful gift for anyone who loves English village history, tied with ribbon to a vase or lamp base, or displayed as a standalone curiosity on a shelf.

Horse brasses have adorned bridles since before the Roman era, with decorative medallions first appearing in England during the 1700s and later in Scotland, each motif tied to a horse owner's trade or a place of pride. This piece carries no manufacturer's mark, but its design points to Cockington Forge, a working forge in Devon dating to the fourteenth century that has stood as the focal point of the Domesday village of Cockington for more than seven hundred years — long celebrated as one of the most photographed buildings in Britain, and still known today for its miniature horseshoes.

Pair it with our other vintage horse brass medallions for a collected-over-time look on a mantel or bookshelf.