A Fine Steel Hitchcock Gag or Overcheck Bit - Bit1014 stick S 1904"The shaft or stock

S 1904"The shaft or stock is covered in brown braided linen or hemp

The rowel has seven points and still turns freely

Ref: Portraiture

this was the mark of Jonathan Sutton

One of the cheeks is stamped "Oxford" and the other "

A Fine Steel Hitchcock Gag or Overcheck Bit - Bit1014 stick S 1904"The shaft or stockThis fine bit was handforged in steel. It has a jointed mouthpiece. There is a steel pulley attached to each bit ring this would connect the reins directly to the cheek and headpieces of the bridle, causing the bit to be pulled up in the horse's mouth and putting pressure on the poll. Mouthpiece 14cm (5"), Total length 38cm (15") Weight 194g (7oz)