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Antique Snaffle or Overcheck Bit with a W or Y mouth - Bit997

Antique Snaffle or Overcheck Bit with a W or Y mouth - Bit997

Regular price £30.00 GBP
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This bit dates from the late 19th century, it came from the house of a member of the Habsburg family
It is made of hand forged steel.
It has two jointed mouthpieces, the joints are off-set so that when the bit is bent they form a "W" shape.
One mouthpiece is twisted, making it more severe
A small D ring passes through both mouthpieces at each end,
An inner pair of bit rings sits around the mouthpiece

There are no maker's marks or stamps.

Dimensions : mouthpiece 13.5cm (5¼"), Rings 6cm (2¼")

Weight 257g (9 oz)

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