An Antique Breaking or Mouthing Straight Mouth Snaffle Bit - Bit1016 dec23 This is a plume of

This is a plume of horsehair

depth of tread ¾" (2cm)Weight : 134g (4¼oz

The collar is engraved "C

The case has straps for attachment to the D rings of the saddle

There is no trumpet & banner logo

An Antique Breaking or Mouthing Straight Mouth Snaffle Bit - Bit1016 dec23 This is a plume ofThis handforged bit made of steel, it probably dates from the 19th Century and has a dark patina.. . It is a straight bar loose ring snaffle with a central "tab". The tab has two holes in it Metal "keys" or players are suspended from each of these holes. The bit has round loose rings, which can turn. Each ring has an S shaped loop attached presumably so that the bit could be detached from the headpiece as in a watering bit There are no maker's marks