Sidesaddle Safety Stirrup Iron and Leather by Owen - Stirrup453 dixon An old steel ring bit

An old steel ring bit with a dark parina and some russet surface oxidation

It is stamped 'Swaine & Adeney

The saddle has several leather straps

It is in excavated condition with a dark pitted but stable surface

There are two fine cracks on the back of the horn

Sidesaddle Safety Stirrup Iron and Leather by Owen - Stirrup453 dixon An old steel ring bitThis is a steel stirrup with an integral oval suspension loop at its top. The steel is tarnished in places. The underside of the iron is stamped "Owen" and "London" It has its original leather which is stamped "Owen & Co., 125 .. ount Street, London". There is a steel safety fitting at the top of the leather, this is stamped "2305" Dimensions of iron : External Width 4" (10. 8cm), height 5" (13. 8cm), depth of tread 2" (5. 2cm) Internal width 4" (10cm)