A Fine Steel Hitchcock Gag or Overcheck Bit - Bit1014 stick it can be adjusted with

it can be adjusted with a steel buckle

Late 19th or early twentieth century boot pulls

One of the cheeks is stamped "Oxford" and the other "

Dimensions :Length (of case): 8½" (21

The mouthpiece is jointed and square in section

A Fine Steel Hitchcock Gag or Overcheck Bit - Bit1014 stick it can be adjusted withThis fine bit was handforged in steel. It has a jointed mouthpiece. There is a steel pulley attached to each bit ring this would connect the reins directly to the cheek and headpieces of the bridle, causing the bit to be pulled up in the horse's mouth and putting pressure on the poll. Mouthpiece 14cm (5"), Total length 38cm (15") Weight 194g (7oz)