A 19th Century Steel Pelham Horse Bit with Curved Cheeks - Bit804 military the edges are bumped and

the edges are bumped and the outside of the spine is split down one side

One pull is stamped with a mark and a "5"

One cheek is stamped "Best Solid Nickel Cannot Rust"

Ref: Harries horn

Peter Worsley was recorded as a saddler at 57

A 19th Century Steel Pelham Horse Bit with Curved Cheeks - Bit804 military the edges are bumped andThis pelham was hand forged in steel, with an aged dark colourThe mouthpiece has a low port. The fine fixed cheeks are curved or bowed gently forwards. There are integral loops for curb reins on the lower parts of the cheeks. The bit has its original curb hooks. Both cheeks have worn stamps I cannot read these Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5 (13. 2cm), total cheek length ( not including curb rein rings) 7" (17. 5cm)Weight : 352g (12oz)