An Antique Hand Forged Iron Watering Dray Bit - Bit910 dec23 there are scrapes and scars

there are scrapes and scars to its old varnish

Measurements :

8cm (9")Weight 880g (1lb 15oz)

The other side has a list of places that the net has been issued to including HMP Aberdeen and some fibre companies

Ref : Silver Hunting Horn Pepperettes

An Antique Hand Forged Iron Watering Dray Bit - Bit910 dec23 there are scrapes and scarsThis old bit has a dark aged patinaThe jointed mouthpiece is curved. On one side the bit ring is connected via an "S" hook to another ring, this would have attached to a cheekpiece on the headstall.. The other side of the bit forms a hook which could be detached from the bridle, making this a watering bit. It was probably used on a working dray or farm horse. There are no identifying marks. Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (14cm),Weight : 304g (11oz)