An Antique South American Gaucho Bit - Bit746 snaffle 5cm) external width x 1¼"

5cm) external width x 1¼" (3

This stirrup is made of brass

It has loose turning bit rings

The creature holds a ring for a wrist strap in its mouth

An Antique South American Gaucho Bit - Bit746 snaffle 5cm) external width x 1¼"This bit dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. The iron or steel mouthpiece has a dark patina. It has a high port with a flat roller on each side. The bit has brass cheeks with cast floral and foliate decoration on each side of the mouthpiece. There is a swivelling curb rein ring on the end of each cheek and a jointed brass shackle or slobber bar. It is Argentine or Uruguayan. Mouthpiece 10. 2cm (4")Cheek length not including swivel or ring