Name/TitleBit
About this objectThis bit was used, possibly for horse-breaking, by the donor's father, at Scarlett's Farm, which he purchased in 1929. Two large rings hang freely from the mouthpiece and there are two slots in the upper section of the sidepieces. The bottom of the sidepieces are twisted into spirals, to which a chain is attached and which passes through the rings hanging from the mouthpiece.
Date MadeEarly 20th. Century
Medium and MaterialsWhole: Iron
Inscription and MarksStamped on mouthpiece: 'SWALES PATENT. PAT. 18657 STEEL.'
MeasurementsLength: 150mm
Width: 175mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.5249
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
