Antique Steel Spring or Butterfly Dray Horse Bit with Rowels - Bit915 june25 This bit has been ingeniously

This bit has been ingeniously adapted from a pelhamIt is made of nickel which has become very dark over timeIt has a curved or mullen mouthpiece

Dimensions :Length : 10" (25

A branch cheek steel bit

The ends of the arch are lobed where they join the tread

There are no maker's marks or stamps

Antique Steel Spring or Butterfly Dray Horse Bit with Rowels - Bit915 june25 This bit has been ingeniouslyA hand forged steel spring or butterfly bit with a russet surface. This would have clipped onto the rings of another bit to increase its severity. It has two rowels in each arm of the mouthpiece, these rowels still turn. There is a central double hinge Dimensions 17. 8cm (7") LongWeight : 120g (4oz)