Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 5½" (14cm)
This 19th Century Buxton coaching bit is made from steel
Dimensions : Length to "step" in shaft 5 feet 3 inches (162cm)Length to top of "bow" 6 feet 2" (188cm)Length of thong (from black cross binding
The plating is a little discoloured under the engraving
There is a swivelling curb rein ring on the end of each cheek and a jointed brass shackle or slobber bar
The Fox-Hunter's Bedside Book compiled by the Lady Apsley, Illus Lionel Edwards 1st Ed. 1949 sept25 Dimensions : Staghorn handle :This is a first edition of this book, published by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1949. Its illustrated dust jacket is a little torn and tatty around its edges, the red cover with gilt lettering and decoration is in good condition. There is an owner's inscription on the inside front cover. This book was compiled by Lady Apsley and has contributions from Cecil Aldin, "B. B.", Duke of Beaufort, Wilfred Blunt, Winston Churchill, Lionel Edwards, Henry Fielding,