Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit386 christmas " (Abraham van Diepenbeeck the

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the grip is covered in mahogany coloured leather with a very finely stitched seam

When this is pushed down a steel mechanism pushes the heel backwards

5cm) bell diameterWeight : 95g ( 3¼oz)

The long slim flexible shaft is covered in brown finely braided threadThe whip has a replacement lash at its end

Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit386 christmas " (Abraham van Diepenbeeck theAn old steel ring bit. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. This example is handforged in iron or steel which has acquired a dark patina. The bit has a high port with a central copper rollers. A slightly egg shaped ring hangs from the top of the port. There is a notch in this ring. The cheeks are curved and have holes which would have held chainsThere is a curved slobber or shackle