This antique horse brass or harness brass depicts the Charles Dickens character Sam Weller from The Pickwick Papers.

The fun vintage horse brass is from a set of 25 Dickens brasses issued 1912-1920.

The Dickens character horse brass measures 3.75 inches high by 3 wide with a concave back. 

The pub brass is in excellent condition, and has great patina.

Horse brasses originated during the 17th century to decorate and identify draft horses as well as being a charm. Horse brasses are a popular collectible today. In England they decorate the beams of pubs and hang by the fireplace in homes.