A Heavy Eglentine Swales Pelham Bit - Bit798 dec24 Ref : whip1627

Ref : whip1627

The rest of the stock or shaft is covered in braided linen or hemp

This is an antique leather slipper or Devon stirrup

2cm (approx 2¾")

It has a rectangular footplate or treadThe triangular sides of the stirrup have koftgari inlaid gold coloured wire decoration in the form of a cypress tree with geometric patterns around it and silver coloured spots

A Heavy Eglentine Swales Pelham Bit - Bit798 dec24 Ref : whip1627This bit probably dates from the early 20th century. One cheek is stamped "Eglentine" a nickel alloy trademarked by F. Eglington of Walsall in 1905It has flat cheeks with coiled integral curb hooks the end of one of these hooks has broken off. It has a straight mouthpiece stamped "Swales Patent" and "Pat16057" There are loose bit rings inside the cheeks these are soldered in places it is not clear whether this was from the time of manufacture or a