Spanish Damascene Royal Horse Head Ship Brooch Damascening / Antique American Western Jewelry

Damascening, known as *damasquinado* or *damasquino* in Spanish, is the art of decorating steel with threads of gold and silver. Damascening is an art of inlaying different metals into one another (typically gold or silver into a dark, oxidized steel background), to produce intricate patterns reminiscent of nilotic scenes. The English term comes from a perceived similarity to the rich brocade patterns of damask silk. Cities with a long history of damascening still practice the technique, including in Malaysia, Indonesia, Toledo, Spain, Eibar, Basque Country, and Kyoto, Japan. This piece has a wonderful quality, but it is still a pre-owned item. Please do not compare it to new items or expect perfection. ⚜️ Circa 1960s ⚜️ Minor signs of wear consistent with its age, it is in very good condition for its era. Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Marked: SPAIN ⚜️ Gold plated ⚜️ Approximately 3.8*4cm 👀 Please note that measurements are taken with a tape measure, so slight variations are normal. As jewelry is not always perfectly square, the dimensions provided are for the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one brooch only. Other items shown in photos are not included. **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please send us a message to communicate if you have any questions before buying. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it is almost inevitable that there will be some degree of discoloration, fading, or minor rust spots. Please understand this common characteristic. 💚 We strive to present the items clearly in photos on the listing page. We kindly ask you to inspect the images and descriptions carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of time and its journey through the years, showing signs of wear. 💚 The styles of jewelry in our shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to posts). 💚 For those new to "Vintage Jewelry," we encourage you to think carefully before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, refunds will not be provided for reasons such as the item not meeting your imagination, discrepancies in size or color, or damage not incurred during shipping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53204008202_20edd6a16a_b.jpg