Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit745 spurs A single Latin American spur

A single Latin American spur

Each spur has a small round heelplate

Although small it was probably used by an adult

There is an oval cartouche on the collar engraved with a monogram "CA"

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Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit745 spurs A single Latin American spurAn old steel ring bit. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. This example is handforged in iron or steel which has acquired a dark patina. The bit has a high port with wires across which would once have supported rollers. The top of the port has primitive incised decoration in the form of a scallop shell. A slightly egg shaped ring hangs from the top of the port. This also has two