A SHAFRON, in early 17th Century style, the main plate made in one piece, shaped to the front of the horse's head and round the eyes, and with turned roped edges bordered by brass lining rivets, seperate riveted ear-pieces with edges en suite, and seperate escutcheon, etched with a double-headed eagle and with a prominent central pyramidal spike, the remaining surface etched throughout with conventional foliated scrollwork