Antique Steel Curb Bit with Roller by Sowter - Bit751 mans The boots have four part

The boots have four part wooden (probably beech) trees

These spurs have short upward curving swan or goose necks

They are in good condition for their age with a few surface marks

There is incised decoration on the outer surfaces of the cheekpieces at the point where the mouthpiece joins

Thong (not including lash) 32" (81cm)Weight 261g (9¼ oz)

Antique Steel Curb Bit with Roller by Sowter - Bit751 mans The boots have four partThis 19th century heavy steel curb bit has fixed curved cheeks. The cheeks have fixed integral curb hooks. The mouthpiece has a medium height port which holds a ridged roller or coscoquero with a disc on each side. One cheek is stamped "Sowter & Co" and the other is stamped "Haymarket".. It is in good condition with a dark patina Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (12. 5cm), Cheek length not including rein rings 6" (16. 5cm)Weight : 604g (1lb 5oz)