An Antique South American Gaucho Bit - Bit746 spurs This small

This small

Ref : whip1788

This cane  is made of wood with many nodes

there was a tradition in some regions of using small stirrups that only supported the toe

12kg (2lb 7½oz)

An Antique South American Gaucho Bit - Bit746 spurs This smallThis bit dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. The iron or steel mouthpiece has a dark patina. It has a high port with a flat roller on each side. The bit has brass cheeks with cast floral and foliate decoration on each side of the mouthpiece. There is a swivelling curb rein ring on the end of each cheek and a jointed brass shackle or slobber bar. It is Argentine or Uruguayan. Mouthpiece 10. 2cm (4")Cheek length not including swivel or ring