Heavy Antique Indian Curb Bit - Bit760 horn Below the pierced treads each

Below the pierced treads each has a metal skirt or bell

One cheek is stamped "Eglentine" - a nickel alloy trademarked by F

the heel inserts are stamped "Left" and "Right" on one surface and one is stamped "9

Ref: McCausland-Carriages

Dimensions : 165mm (6½")maximum length Maximum Width 78mm (3") Weight : 78g (3oz)

Heavy Antique Indian Curb Bit - Bit760 horn Below the pierced treads eachThis is an old Indian steel bit with a dark patina. It is larger and heavier than most similar Indian bits. It has a central arch or port with ridges or points on its top. The port has incised geometric decoration on both sides, the ends of the port protrude below the mouthpiece of the bit, they have square ridged terminals. The bars of the mouthpiece are rectangular in section, they have serrations along their length. The cheeks of the bit curve