An Antique African Ring Bit with Coiled Decoration - Bit586 shoot The arms of the spur

The arms of the spur are deeply curved to pass below the rider's ankle

There is a narrow strap inside which could have passed under a fitting to help with its removal

Thong (not including lash) 32" (81cm)Weight 261g (9¼ oz)

The bit has triangular brass cheekplates these have coiled wire and lost wax cast decoration with brass studs at each corner

The seat is covered in leather

An Antique African Ring Bit with Coiled Decoration - Bit586 shoot The arms of the spurA brass ring bit, the mouthpiece has a very high port with a cross shaped top. A steel ring is suspended from the cross in the port. The bit has triangular brass cheekplates these have coiled wire and lost wax cast decoration with brass studs at each corner. There is a straight shackle barThere is a rein chain attached to each cheek. Mouthpiece 8. 8cm (3")Cheeks not including Rings 16. 5cm (6")Ring 10cm (4") Weight 374g (1lb 14oz)