A 19th Century Curb Bit with Graduated Curb Chain - Sold

This bit came from the house of a member of he Habsburg family
It is made of steel. The mouthpiece is gently arched and narrows in the middle.
The cheeks are branched.
Each cheek bears a rein loop, there is no shackle bar.
The bit still has its original curb hooks.
It has a beautiful hand forged heavy steel curb chain whose links graduate in size.
There are no maker's marks or stamps.

Dimensions : mouthpiece 11.2cm (4½"), cheeks 17cm (6¾") not including rein loops

Weight 470g (1 lb ⅝ oz)

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