University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
51/398
Description
This is an early-nineteenth century bit with a chain mouthpiece and straight sides and was possibly handmade by a blacksmith. The donor was a saddler in Havant, Hampshire.
Physical description
1 horse bit: metal; good condition
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1824-12-31
Production period
Early-nineteenth century
Object name
Bit, horse
Material
Metal
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
Horse
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_423.tif - High resolution image