An Antique Hanoverian Pelham Horse Bit - Bit994 july25 The end of the thong

The end of the thong is rather frayed

The rest of the shaft or stock is covered in braided rawhide

Dimensions : Length (not including lash) 30" (76cm)Weight 28g (1oz)

Tongue Loop 12

There is an inscription on one of the front pages

An Antique Hanoverian Pelham Horse Bit - Bit994 july25 The end of the thongA Hanoverian Pelham bit ( I wrote a short blog about these HERE). It is made from steel, with a dark aged patinaThe bit has a medium port which is hinged, its joints still move freely. There are six cherry rollers, which all turn. One cheek is stamped "Steel" and Williams". The other is partly stamped " & Co" and "Tavistock" The bit has both its original curb hooks and the remains of a lip strap Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (14cm), total cheek length (