Name/TitlePendant Horse Bit
About this objectThis iron pendant horse bit has three rings situated on the mouthpiece both sides of the pendant, each one rotating freely. Both ends of the pendant itself are free to swivel from the mouthpiece. Side pieces also pivot on the crosspiece.
The pendant caused a flow of saliva, stated to lessen friction, and this type was frequently used when breaking in a horse.
Date Made20th.Century
Medium and MaterialsIron
Inscription and MarksStamped on the cheek piece: SEYNI......AND SONS (possibly SEYNIOR)
MeasurementsLength(full): 205mm
Width(full): 190mm
Width(bottom): 76mm
Object Typebit
Object numberSTMEA:A.5240
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
