This pelham was hand forged in steel, with an aged dark colour The mouthpiece has a low port. The cheeks can turn. One is stamped "Distas".
Distas Limited were recorded in the early 1930's as "Manufacturers and Merchants of Polo, Hunting and Racing Requisites" at Mappin House, 156-162 Oxford Street, London W1.
There are rings for curb reins on the lower parts of the cheeks. The bit has its original curb hooks and a later nickel curb chain.
Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5½" (14cm), total cheek length ( not including curb rein rings) 5½" (14cm) Weight : 520g (1lb 2½oz)
