Parade Horse Harness Depicting Saint Eloi With His Bell – Circa 1900

Rare and complete set of parade harness for draft horse,magnificent testimony to rural folk art of the late 19th or very earlyearly 20th century

This festive set festive set includes the complete headpiece, a wrought-iron bit with barrettesand a leather grelottière with its original clear-sounding bronzebells

The major interest of this piece lies in its two rigid leathertwo rigid leather eyecups, edged with brass studs, each adorned with a superb embossed brass plaque featuring Saint Éloi

The patron saint of blacksmithsof farriers and protector of horses is depicted in episcopal vestmentsepiscopal vestments, wearing his mitre, holding his crozier and hammer, he has become the universal patron saint of all those who work with metal: goldsmiths, blacksmiths, metallurgists, mechanics, and here of blacksmiths

These prestigious were worn during cavalcades and traditional blessings

.traditional blessings

The ensemble is in a beautiful state of discovery.condition: the leather has been carefully cleaned and nourished, and the brassretains a magnificent original patina

A rare and authentic collectibleauthentic collector's item


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