A 19th Century Buxton Coaching Bit - Bit778 latin america This whip has a staghorn

This whip has a staghorn or antler hook shaped handle

Inside there is a glass flask

the grip is covered in finely braided black baleen or whalebone

There are two saddle straps on the back for attachment to the D-rings of a saddle

A 19th Century Buxton Coaching Bit - Bit778 latin america This whip has a staghornThis 19th Century Buxton coaching bit is made from steel,The mouthpiece is half twisted or reversible. The cheeks turn and are connected by a curved shackle bar. The bit still has its original curb hooks. It is a really well made bit but I cannot find any maker's marks or stamps Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (14cm), total cheek length 9" (24. 5cm)Weight : 506g (1lb 2oz)