A 19th Century Buxton Coaching Bit - Bit778 latin america This is military pad cheek

This is military pad cheek curb bit

It probably dates from the late 19th or early 20th Century

Inside there is a glass flask

There are two saddle straps on the back for attachment to the D-rings of a saddle

A 19th Century Buxton Coaching Bit - Bit778 latin america This is military pad cheekThis 19th Century Buxton coaching bit is made from steel,The mouthpiece is half twisted or reversible. The cheeks turn and are connected by a curved shackle bar. The bit still has its original curb hooks. It is a really well made bit but I cannot find any maker's marks or stamps Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (14cm), total cheek length 9" (24. 5cm)Weight : 506g (1lb 2oz)