TTO 0120 Victorian Mother Of Pearl Horseshoe Buckle Victorian Mother Of Pearl Horseshoe Buckle. In beautiful condition with just one slight crack on the top right corner. An unusual buckle. 1 3/4" wide and 2 1/8" deep. In many places throughout the world, horseshoes are nailed above the doorway or carried about as a lucky charm. There are a number of their supposed properties: The horseshoe invokes the crescent moon or 'sacred vulva' shape of pagan moon goddesses (Artemis, Diana, etc.), and so invites their protection.The (usually) seven nail holes in a horseshoe invoke the traditionally lucky number 7.Horseshoes are usually iron, and iron repels fair-folk, keeping your house free of mischievous demons, imps, pixies, and elves. Horseshoes are associated with blacksmiths, and smithing is considered a lucky profession. A witch cannot walk under a horseshoe. If the devil gets to close to a horseshoe, he will be sucked in. A horseshoe in your bedroom will keep nightmares away. Horseshoes can cure hiccups!