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Crowley & Co. brass horse chimney ornaments are rare, highly collectible 19th century Georgian Metalware pieces manufactured in Manchester, England.
Originally produced during the early-to-mid 1800s, these heavy, solid cast brass figurines feature detailed modeling of a saddled horse mounted on a prominent molded rectangular base.
While they are frequently referred to or repurposed as doorstops today due to their significant weight, often exceeding 4 pounds, their true historical purpose was decorative hearth and mantle ornamentation.
During the Georgian and Victorian eras, chimney ornaments (also known as mantle or fireplace horses) became popular interior decorations in British homes and traditional pubs.
They served as a cultural tribute to the draft, carriage, and parade horses that drove everyday industry and transportation.
Some design historians suggest their regal, classical stance was structurally inspired by the famous ancient Quadriga sculptures of St. Mark\'s Basilica.
Genuine pieces manufactured by Crowley & Co. typically feature a distinct circular maker\'s stamp impressed into the reverse side of the hollow cast or flat-back base, often explicitly reading \"Crowley & Co. Long Millgate Manchester\".
MEASUREMENTS:9 1/4\" High8 3/4\" Wide
I have 2 similar pieces for sale....The Old Man I bought them from told me his 77 year old wife\'s grandparents brought these over from England in the late 1800\'s!
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