A Small Fine Antique Steel Ball Cheek Snaffle Horse Bit - Bit957 christmas At the top of its

At the top of its suspension arch there is a cast hand holding a loop - the stirrup leather would have passed through this

The whip was used

5cm) wideEach weighs approx 3lb (1

Bolas or boleadoras are a hunting tool or weapon

Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 5½" (14cm)

A Small Fine Antique Steel Ball Cheek Snaffle Horse Bit - Bit957 christmas At the top of itsThis is a finely made hand forged steel bit It probably dates from the 19th Century It is small, with a jointed & twisted mouthpiece. The cheeks are slim, Despite being very well made, there are no maker's stamps or marks Mouthpiece 11. 5cm (4")Cheeks 12. 8cm (5")Weight 149g (5oz)