This hand forged iron bit dates from the 19th Century The angled cheeks can still be seen in traditional Peruvian bits for the Paso horse. The mouthpiece has a high central port with a roller in it. There are also rollers on each side of the port. There is a chain or "Siciliana" that also fits inside the mouth. The cheeks turn, They have some simple chiselled decoration. The cheeks have D-shaped suspension loops at the headstall end and there are swivelling loops at the ends of the cheeks to attach to reins. There is also a curb chain and a shackle or slobber chain joining the two cheeks.
Dimensions : Mouth 4¼" (10.8cm), Cheek length not including rings 6⅞" (17.5cm) Weight : 612g (1lb 5½oz)
