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Category : Wedding Horseshoes - Renee Mackintosh          No. of horseshoes : 6

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No. 497 - SOLD
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No. 432 - SOLD
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No. 349 - SOLD
  
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No. 447 - SOLD
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No. 408 - SOLD
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No. 276 - SOLD
  
The association of the horseshoe with the wedding ceremony is not too clear, there are ancient pre-Christian supernatural powers attributed to the horseshoe, for the Greeks it symbolised the crescent moon which was regarded as a symbol of fertility. The modern association is more likely to be linked to the legend associated with the 10th century St Dunstan who trapped the Devil and as a result extracted a promise never to enter the house of a Christian, which he would recognise by a horseshoe hung above the door. Hence the symbolism of the Lucky Horseshoe; the bride carries today is lost in the mists of time but is still a potent reminder of our culture and historic roots. Traditionally a guest would present a wedding horseshoe to the happy couple for good luck. This design is inspired by the designs of Rennie Mackintosh who took his inspirations from Scottish traditions and blending them with the flourish of Art Nouveau.

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