Accession No
1923.1591
Description
Iron horse bit. Two canons connected by a central U-shaped bar; canons have three rotating rings on, possibly for young horse. Each canon is connected to a rotating cheek piece through a annuular loop; one end of the sidebar is straight side bar with integral heart-shaped ring on which a hook is attached; and the other end is curved with small loop attaching an annular ring, for reins.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London; Teddington; River Thames
Period
Post Medieval 18th century
Source
Ryan (Lady) [donor]; Redfern, William Beales [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1591
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
155mm
Events
Context (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label with object reads: 'Horse Bit. Found in Thames Teddington. W. B. Redfern'
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Field collection)
Found in the Thames
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Iron horse-bit with high post, (illegible) on the base of the mouth piece. For young horse. Central bar U-shaped, hinged bar either side has three iron rings on. Side pieces are also hinged
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Iron horse-bit.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Iron horse bit. Two canons connected by a central U-shaped bar; canons have three rotating rings on, possibly for young horse. Each canon is connected to a rotating cheek piece through a annuular loop; one end of the sidebar is straight side bar with integral heart-shaped ring on which a hook is attached; and the other end is curved with small loop attaching an annular ring, for reins.
Event Date 8/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:45078
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