Harness bit

Object Number: 
INV.883
Date: 
1875-1950
Medium: 
Steel
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 6 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 15.9 x 19 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: on the bit: "BRITISH" stamped: on side bars: " FORGED/ V. B. & Co."
Description: 
Steel u-shaped harness bit with ovoid ends fitted onto two straight side bars with loops on all four ends; front loops have hooks attached and rear loops have rings.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group