Name/TitleHorse Bit
About this objectThis is a horse's bit, which is jointed in the middle, hooked at either end and has a metal spring fastening, enabling other pieces to be fastened onto the bit when in use. The main stems of the bit are ridged and have 2 small wheels incorporated in them. It would have been used on a farm, to be put in a horse's mouth to control it.
Medium and MaterialsIron
MeasurementsLength: 18 cm
Object Typebit
Object numberSTMEA:78.A.83.3
Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)