A 19th Century French Cavalry Bit - Bit641 april24 These necks are continuous with

These necks are continuous with a spike that would be driven into the back of the boot heel

neck length 2cm (¾")

the spine and corners are bumped

"Professor" Jesse Beery (1861-1945) was an interesting man

It has a silver collar with ribbed edges

A 19th Century French Cavalry Bit - Bit641 april24 These necks are continuous withA branch cheek steel bit. It has an arched or curved mouth. There is a small (1. 5cm) rough area in the centre of the mouthpiece. The cheeks are curved with oval loops at the top and separate holes for curb hooks. Each cheek bears a rein loop, and there is a curved shackle bar. There is an round gilt brass cheek boss embossed with a Medusa's head on each side of the bit. There are no stamps on the bit but there is a previous collector's label which