A 17th Century Steel Curb Bit - Bit956 print Ref : whip1410

Ref : whip1410

This heavy bridle is made of dark brown coloured leather

This could indeed be used to open locks

Cheeks  6" (15

from Sumba and associated with the annual Pasola festival

A 17th Century Steel Curb Bit - Bit956 print Ref : whip1410This bit is made of steel. It has a dark aged patina with a little surface oxidation. The mouthpiece is jointed. The cheeks can turn. Their shanks are curved with decorative pads extending downwards from the mouthpiece. They have holes which would have held cheek bosses or badges. One cheek has the remains of shackle chains. Dimensions : mouthpiece 12cm (4"), cheeks 21cm (8") Weight 334g (11 oz)