Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit745 hunting-whip 5cm (2¼")

5cm (2¼")

Dimensions : Length 32½" (82

& S" and has the trumpet and banner stamp of James Dixon & Sons

probably for a little girl

and this bit belonged to the nearside horse in a pair

Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit745 hunting-whip 5cm (2¼")An old steel ring bit. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. This example is handforged in iron or steel which has acquired a dark patina. The bit has a high port with wires across which would once have supported rollers. The top of the port has primitive incised decoration in the form of a scallop shell. A slightly egg shaped ring hangs from the top of the port. This also has two