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An Antique Hand Forged Steel Curb Bit - Bit810
An Antique Hand Forged Steel Curb Bit - Bit810
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This is a hand forged curb bit. It is probably Mexican or South American
It has a dark, aged patina.
The mouthpiece is partly twisted and has a narrow central port.
There are circular steel discs inside the cheeks at each end of the mouthpiece
The cheeks are curved. There are areas of brass on the outside of the cheeks where the ends of the mouthpiece emerge. Possibly there were once decorative badges or bosses at these points.
The bit has its original curb rein rings and hand forged curb chain and hooks.
There are no identifying marks.
Dimensions : Mouthpiece 4½" (12cm), Cheeks not including curb rein rings 6½ (17cm),
Weight : 558g (1lb 3¾oz)