Antique Hand Forged Ring Bit - Bit701 cup This is an antique steel

This is an antique steel bit with a good dark patina

& S" and "916M" and has the trumpet and banner mark of Dixon & Sons

2kg ( 4lb 13½oz)

8cm)Weight : 497g (1lb 1½oz)

Length : 4¼" (10

Antique Hand Forged Ring Bit - Bit701 cup This is an antique steelAn old hand forged steel ring bit with russet surface oxidation. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and egg shaped ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. The cheeks are curved and can turn. The bit has swivelling rein loops on the lower parts of the cheeks and the remains of one rein chain. Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 8. 5cm (3")Cheeks 12. 5cm (5")Overall length 22cm (9")Weight 327g (11 oz)