An antique burnished steel pelham bit. This bit has a half-twisted or reversible straight mouthpiece. Both cheeks turn, they have their original victorian curb hooks. One cheek is stamped "Sowter" & the other "Haymarket". The company of Sowter operated from this address from 1848. A good quality Victorian Pelham with little wear. Dimensions : mouthpiece 12cm (4¾"), cheeks 19.7cm (7¾"), not including loops Weight : 471g (1lb ⅝oz)
