An Antique Hand Forged In-Hand Heavy Horse Bit - Bit1039 ottoman In this case the neck

In this case the neck of the spur and this piece of metal are quite loose

"Down Berkeley Way"

This piece has a broad sheet of brass which would be positioned over a horse's nose

probably Alpacca or a similar alloy

Patent India Rubber Lined"

An Antique Hand Forged In-Hand Heavy Horse Bit - Bit1039 ottoman In this case the neckThis old bit probably dates from the 19th century, it has a dark aged patina with a little surface oxidation. A thick leather large headpiece is stitched onto the loops of the mouthpiece The straight mouthpiece is covered in leather. The mouthpiece can rotate within the iron part below the bit, there is a rope attached to this part There are no identifying marks. Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (13. 8cm), Weight : 1. 4kg (3lb 12oz)