An Antique Hand Forged Iron Four Ring Twisted Dray Bit - Bit718 july25 I wrote a short blog

I wrote a short blog here about these manger balls / chogs a while ago

The necks are straight and laterally flattened

5cm)Weight - approx 9⅞oz (281g)

The whip has its original stitched bridle leather keeper

Weight 13¼ oz (377g)

An Antique Hand Forged Iron Four Ring Twisted Dray Bit - Bit718 july25 I wrote a short blogThis old bit was possibly made by a local blacksmithThe straight mouthpiece is square in section with twisted parts. It has two sets of bit rings, the inner pair of rings are connected via "S" hooks to another pair of rings. Presumably the upper hanging rings could be detached from hooks on the bridle, making this a watering bit. It was probably used on a dray or farm horse. One of the snaffle rein rings is quite worn. There are no identifying marks.