A Portuguese Military Horse Bit - Bit674 oct24 A pair of steel stirrups

A pair of steel stirrups from the late 19th century

The outer surface of this stirrup is covered in an inlaid pattern of leaves and blossom in brass and copper coloured metals (three of the brass leaves are missing)

The original curb hooks survive

Weight 538g (1 lb 3oz)

Dimensions : Length 18½" (47cm)Weight 141g (5oz)

A Portuguese Military Horse Bit - Bit674 oct24 A pair of steel stirrupsThis is an old military horse bit, I believe from Portugal. It is made of steel which has an aged dark patina. Its mouthpiece has a medium height port, its shape is similar to many Portugese and Brazilian portsThe cheeks are flat with shaped sides. they have small half moon shaped snaffle rein slots by the mouthpiece and curb rein rings at their ends, so the bit would function as a pelham. It has its original steel double link curb chain. There are no