Harness bit

Object Number: 
INV.864
Date: 
1875-1950
Medium: 
Steel
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 8 in. ( 7.9 x 15.9 x 20.3 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: on side bars: "B. MANSFILD/ NEW YORK"
Description: 
Steel pelham harness bit; ribbed bit with bulbous ends fitted onto two straight side bars with a large rings around the bit ends and two rectangles cut out at the back; loops at the front of the bars.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings, 1948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group