Vintage Cast Metal Armored Horse Figurine

This item is a decorative horse figurine, likely cast from white metal, spelter, or a similar zinc-based alloy, featuring an ornate two-tone finish of silver and copper/gold metallic tones. The horse is depicted in a dynamic 'passant' or walking pose with one front leg raised. It is dressed in elaborate medieval-style barding or parade armor, including a chamfron over the head, barding across the neck and chest, and ornamental straps along the haunches. The construction appears to be a two-part hollow casting joined at a central seam, common for mid-20th-century decorative pieces such as clock toppers or mantle ornaments. Physically, the item shows significant surface wear, with the metallic plating or paint flaking and thinning in several areas, particularly along the neck and hindquarters, revealing a darker grey base metal underneath. There is a visible patina and accumulated dust in the recessed areas of the casting. The level of detail in the musculature and decorative tack suggests a mass-produced item from the 1940s-1960s, a period when metallic horse figurines were highly popular for home decor. No maker's marks or signatures are immediately visible in the provided image. The overall condition is fair, exhibiting signs of age and handled wear that impact the aesthetic finish but not the structural integrity.