Antique Heavy Brass Horseshoe Mounted to Ship Painting on Wood earthy palette The burial ‘dolls’ were made

The burial ‘dolls’ were made of woven fabric

deep brown coarse stoneware

this one a Dachshund sans rear legs

I'd guess 1860s or 70s or so

perfectly softened with age and wear

Antique Heavy Brass Horseshoe Mounted to Ship Painting on Wood earthy palette The burial ‘dolls’ were madeA perfect one for a sailor, to bring good luck whenever he or she sets out to sea, though surely a sailboat is also a good metaphor for venturing out in the world generally, so a good one for everyone! This is quite an old horseshoe, hand forged of iron I believe and painted what is now a much mellowed gold. It was mounted to a piece of wood, pine I think, now with a very dark dry patina on the back where exposed, and on the facing side this lovely