This old steel bit has become dark in colour with time. It has short cheeks with coiled integral curb hooks. There are stamps on the mouthpiece and bit rings, most are difficult to read but the mouthpiece is stamped "Pat.18657 Steel"
Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5½" (14cm), Cheeks (not including rein loops) 4½" (11.3cm) 485g (1lb 1oz)
