A 1945 Steel T Bar Bradoon or Watering Snaffle - Bit727 bit The heel bands taper and

The heel bands taper and have a rectangular slot at each end

These stirrups are made of iron

There is some surface oxidation on one of the steel shafts

8kg (3lb 15oz )

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A 1945 Steel T Bar Bradoon or Watering Snaffle - Bit727 bit The heel bands taper andAn antique steel bit, the surface appears to be plated or tinned. This has a jointed snaffle mouthpiece. There is a link on each bit ring, which attaches to a T bar. The mouthpiece is stamped "F. Eglington" and "1945", there are some other marks possibly part of a broad arrow ?. The bars slot through the lower ends of the bridle cheekpieces. These pieces allow the bit to be detached from the bridle, for feeding or watering. The design is commonly used