Inventarnummer
55/18
Beschreibung
This horse's bit is probably a snaffle bit. It consists of a single curved metal bar, which appears to be chromium plated, with long pieces of metal slotted through the ends and each with a metal ring. The Museum bought the bit at Reading Cattle Market for 1 shilling.
Physische Beschaffenheit
1 horses bit: metal
Bestandsgeschichte
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This bit consists of a single curved metal bar measuring 6 inches in length. Long pieces of metal measuring 6¾ inches are slotted through the ends of the bar. A metal ring of diameter 2¼ inches projects from each piece of metal. The bit was purchased from Reading Cattle Market for 1/– and is a probably a snaffle bit. It appears to be chromium plated.'
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