Antique Steel Loose Ring Snaffle or Bridoon Bit - Bit583

This large loose ring snaffle or bridoon bit is made of steel.
Its thin mouthpiece is jointed.
There are no stamps or maker's marks
There are a few patches of surface rust which could be polished off.

Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5¼" (14cm),
Weight : 427g (15⅛oz)