A Swivel or Cartwheel Bit with Tongue Plate - Bit923 decor Weight 133g ( 4¾oz)

Weight 133g ( 4¾oz)

Dimensions : External Width 4½" (11

these are likely to date from the early 20th century

height 8" (20)

There are two pairs of rings one pair passes through a slot in each canon of the mouthpiece

A Swivel or Cartwheel Bit with Tongue Plate - Bit923 decor Weight 133g ( 4¾oz)This bit has a mullen mouthpiece. In the centre of the mouthpiece there is a two lobed piece of flat metal which can rotate around the mouthpiece. This plate would have stopped a horse from putting its tongue over the bit. The mouthpiece is attached to a central bar in the turning bit rings Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 11. 5cm (4"), tongue plate 9cm (3") long, rings 9cm (3") Weight : 358g (12 oz) Unfortunately the new GSPR regulations do not allow