A 19th Century Steel Twisted Snaffle - Bit905

This heavy bit is made of steel with a dark aged patina.
It has a jointed mouthpiece, both canons of the mouthpiece are twisted
The bit rings are flat in profile and can turn
One bit ring is stamped "Best Steel" and possibly "D & Co".

Dimensions : mouthpiece 14.5cm (5½"), Rings 10cm (4")

Weight 493g (1lb 1½ oz)