A 1945 Steel T Bar Bradoon or Watering Snaffle - Bit727 bit 8cm (7½") Weight 346g (12¼0z)

8cm (7½") Weight 346g (12¼0z)

Ref : spur061

8kg (3lb 15oz )

The heel bands taper and have a rectangular slot at each end

A 1945 Steel T Bar Bradoon or Watering Snaffle - Bit727 bit 8cm (7½") Weight 346g (12¼0z)An antique steel bit, the surface appears to be plated or tinned. This has a jointed snaffle mouthpiece. There is a link on each bit ring, which attaches to a T bar. The mouthpiece is stamped "F. Eglington" and "1945", there are some other marks possibly part of a broad arrow ?. The bars slot through the lower ends of the bridle cheekpieces. These pieces allow the bit to be detached from the bridle, for feeding or watering. The design is commonly used