Antique Steel Curb Bit with Roller by Sowter - Bit751 box-spurs Dimensions : Length to "step"

Dimensions : Length to "step" in shaft 5 feet 3 inches (162cm)Length to top of "bow" 6 feet 2" (188cm)Length of thong (from black cross binding

These stirrups are made of iron with a russet finish

The arms of the spur are quite deeply curved to pass below the rider's ankle

preventing it from slipping through the iron and getting trapped

Ref : spur537

Antique Steel Curb Bit with Roller by Sowter - Bit751 box-spurs Dimensions : Length to "step"This 19th century heavy steel curb bit has fixed curved cheeks. The cheeks have fixed integral curb hooks. The mouthpiece has a medium height port which holds a ridged roller or coscoquero with a disc on each side. One cheek is stamped "Sowter & Co" and the other is stamped "Haymarket".. It is in good condition with a dark patina Dimensions : Mouthpiece 5" (12. 5cm), Cheek length not including rein rings 6" (16. 5cm)Weight : 604g (1lb 5oz)