Pair of Portuguese Box or Body Stirrups - Stirrup391 hat The bit still has its

The bit still has its original curb rein rings and one curb hook

John Hawkins was apprenticed to the bit making trade aged nine and set up his own company in 1840

8cm) bell diameterWeight : 97g ( 3½oz)

length of tread 8½" (22cm)

Rowel 4" (10

Pair of Portuguese Box or Body Stirrups - Stirrup391 hat The bit still has itsThis is a pair of Portuguese Estribos de Caixa Box or Body Stirrups. Each of these stirrups is constructed in wood. The fronts are covered with a sheet of pierced brass with copper underneath. Each stirrup has a brass band around its centre which holds a suspension loop and two other brass straps. Dimensions : Width 5" (14. 5cm), height 5" (14. 5cm), length 9" (23. 5cm)Weight : 1. 38kg (3lb)