Horse Brass Bridle Medallion, Cockington Forge Design, Vintage Equestrian Décor, England, 1930s–1950s

A vintage 1930s–1950s 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.

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.