A Jointed Pelham Horse Bit by Reeves - Bit770 horn This 19th century saddle frame

This 19th century saddle frame is made of shaped pieces of iron and wood

depth of tread ⅞" (2cm)

Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 4¾" (13

the cheekpieces have cross bars and a split loop which would have suspended the bit from the headstall

The neck of the spur bends slighly downwards and ends in a small many pointed rowel that still turns

A Jointed Pelham Horse Bit by Reeves - Bit770 horn This 19th century saddle frameThis pelham is made from steel, with a dark aged patinaThe mouthpiece has a central joint. The cheeks turn. The bit still has one original curb hook. One cheek is stamped "Reeves" and the other "Alt. ham" possibly Altrincham ? Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5 (12. 7cm), total cheek length ( not including curb rein rings) 6" (17cm)Weight : 280g (10oz)