This is a small 20th Century brass bit. It is a ring bit with a straight bar mouth.
The bar is stamped "England" Such bits are used to lead strong horses, stallions and those with a tendency to rear. The Chifney was patented in 1805 by the jockey Samuel Chifney Snr.
Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 8.5cm (3¾"), Maximum width 8" (20cm) Weight 250g (8½ oz)
Unfortunately the new GSPR regulations do not allow this item to be shipped to the EU or Northern Ireland
