Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit834 dec24 There is a silver button

There is a silver button on the heel of the handle

5cm)Weight 16g (½oz)

2cm) Weight - approx 11oz (312g) )

There are some holes and a tear in the lining on the flask side of the lining

The case is fastened closed with a shell pattern silver press stud

Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit834 dec24 There is a silver buttonThis antique bit has steel cheeks with a dark patina. The cheeks are similar to those of a IXth Lancer's bit. There is a bean shaped slot for the cheekpiece at the top and the curb hooks are suspended from small round holes. There are three slots in the section beneath the mouthpiece, a small one for a lip strap and two options for the curb rein. One cheek is stamped "Capt. Whatton's Combination Bit" and "Regd. No, 691535". (This is probably Captain