A Nickel Chifney In-Hand Bit - Bit855

This is a small 20th Century nickel bit.
It is a ring bit with a straight bar mouth.
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"),
Weight 266g (9½ oz)