Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit833 Swaine Ref : Misc150-pincers

Ref : Misc150-pincers

Weight 137g (4½oz)

This silver plated cup is made of three concentric sections which can collapse into each other

There is a suspension loop at the top of the globe with a long tan leather strap with two brass buckles

The outside of the hat is in very good condition

Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit833 Swaine Ref : Misc150-pincersThis antique bit has steel cheeks with a dark patina. The cheeks are similar to those of a IXth Lancer's bit. There is a bean shaped slot for the cheekpiece at the top and the curb hooks are suspended from small round holes. There are three slots in the section beneath the mouthpiece, a small one for a lip strap and two options for the curb rein. One of the curb hooks is bent One cheek is stamped "Capt. Whatton's Combination Bit" and "Regd. No,