Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit398 bit There is an owner's inscription

There is an owner's inscription on the inside front cover

Ref : whip438

Th flask is engraved :

This slim Victorian whip has a silver cap and collar with foliate decoration

Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit398 bit There is an owner's inscriptionAn 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 rich brown patina. Its short curve cheeks would originally have been decorated with silver studs The bit has a high port with wires across, one copper roller remains in the port, there are also copper rollers on the mouthpiece The ring has cast and engraved