A Swivel or Cartwheel Bit with Tongue Plate - Bit923 decor Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight -

Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight - approx 5½oz (155g) )

these are likely to date from the early 20th century

The joints are modelled as hands or fists

" inside the heel band

A Swivel or Cartwheel Bit with Tongue Plate - Bit923 decor Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight -This bit has a mullen mouthpiece. In the centre of the mouthpiece there is a two lobed piece of flat metal which can rotate around the mouthpiece. This plate would have stopped a horse from putting its tongue over the bit. The mouthpiece is attached to a central bar in the turning bit rings Dimensions of bit : Mouthpiece 11. 5cm (4"), tongue plate 9cm (3") long, rings 9cm (3") Weight : 358g (12 oz) Unfortunately the new GSPR regulations do not allow