Book "Farm Harness Decoration" signed by Robert H Steinke - Author

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Farm Harness Decoration
Signed by the author
The Book;
Published by The Museum of the Master Saddler.
In an ever mechanised society, this book seeks to tell the story of the decorations used on the harnesses of the workhorses, once so plentiful in the countryside.
Chapters include;  Early Brasses & Amulets, Traditional Brasses, Studs, Housens & Hameplates, Swingers, Gallery of Yesteryear, Rein Hangers, Rosettes & Browbands, Makers Nameplates, Martingales, Modern Day Brasses, Bibliography.
A book for the enthusiasts of the traditional way of farming and of the heavy horse those are still prevalent today.
It also gives an insight into the ancient rural craft of the Master Saddler & Harness Maker.
40 Pages with numerous photographs
Signed copies & dedications available as this book is being sold by the author
The Author;
The author, Robert H Steinke, served his apprenticeship in Rural Saddlery with Keith Luxford of Teddington, saddlers to H.M. The Queen and at Cordwainers Leather Collage, London before setting up his own business in 1971.
Specialising in bespoke saddlery, he exhibited at numerous shows in England, Wales, Ireland, France & at the Design Centre in London.
He has written 9 books & contributed to several equestrian magazines.
He has also been a horse owned & competitor for over 50 years.
In 2007 he opened the Museum of The Master Saddler & has since retired to concentrate on writing.