Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 oct24 This antique curb bit is

This antique curb bit is made of steel with a dark

It is not stamped or engraved anywhere

This old steel bit has straight cheeks (I think the 1845 model)

There is an oval cartouche on the collar engraved with a monogram "CA"

There is a central gold coloured rose

Vintagee Rebenque or Gaucho Whip from Argentina - w1844 oct24 This antique curb bit isA rebenque, an Argentinian whip carried by gauchos. These heavy whips serve both as a whip for horses and cattle and as a club or weapon. They are worn hung from the gaucho's belt. In this example there is a swinging handle with cast foliate decoration in silver metal, probably Alpacca or a similar alloy. It is stamped "Industria Argent" The shaft of the whip is covered in silver metal with foliate and floral decoration. There is a rawhide loop at the