Antique Hand Forged Ring Bit - Bit940 antique whip These are in excavated condition

These are in excavated condition with a dark pitted surface and crusting around the centres of the rowels

The jointed steel mouthpiece is curved and has a dark aged patina

The spurs are stamped "Maxwell" on the underside of their necks

but one could be attached

Antique Hand Forged Ring Bit - Bit940 antique whip These are in excavated conditionAn old steel ring bit with a dark parina and some russet surface oxidation. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. The short cheeks are curved with punched decoration. The bit has swivelling rein loops on the lower parts of the cheeks Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 11cm (4")Cheeks 9cm (3")Overall length 23cm (9")Weight 509g (1lb 2 oz)