Large antique steel horse breaking or mouthing bit with players - Bit843 sandwich A pair or semicircular leather

A pair or semicircular leather saddle bags with stamped decoration

8cm)Weight 182g (6½oz)

The book has red cloth boards with gilt title and a picture of a horse ridden sidesaddle

Edward's crown on each side of the bit

Both are stamped "Ladies Extra Large" on their undersides and "Top" on their tops

Large antique steel horse breaking or mouthing bit with players - Bit843 sandwich A pair or semicircular leatherThis heavy steel bit has a very dark patina and a pitted but stable surface. It has loose turning bit rings. It is large and must have been made for a heavy draft horse. The "cannons" of the jointed mouthpiece are solid steel and much heavier than similar hollow examplesThe bit has a central link from which hangs a small plate with four keys or players This bit is not marked or stamped Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 21cm (8")Weight 935g (2 lb 1 oz)