An Antique Whistling Horse Bit - Bit847 curb The shoulder strap is a

The shoulder strap is a replacement

This heavy bridle is made of dark brown coloured leather

External foot length of the boot : 30cm ( 11¾") Height not including tree : 48cm (19")

There are decorative screw heads engraved at the end of each arm

An Antique Whistling Horse Bit - Bit847 curb The shoulder strap is aThis is an antique steel snaffle bit with a dark aged patina. The mouthpiece is a hollow tube with a slot in the rear and many holes over its surface. It has freely moving loose rings. This design of bit may have been used to prevent windsucking or to encourage salivation in the horse's mouth . Dimensions : Mouthpiece 4" (12cm), total Rings 2" (6cm)Weight : 175g (6oz)