An Antique South American Gaucho Bit - Bit746

This bit dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The iron or steel mouthpiece has a dark patina. It has a high port with a flat roller on each side.

The bit has brass cheeks with cast floral and foliate decoration on each side of the mouthpiece.

There is a swivelling curb rein ring on the end of each cheek and a jointed brass shackle or slobber bar.

It is Argentine or Uruguayan.

Mouthpiece 10.2cm (4")
Cheek length not including swivel or ring  18cm (7")

Weight 531g (1lb 3oz)