Antique Indian Thorn or Curb Bit - Bit371 conquistador Internal Diseases

Internal Diseases

The spurs are stamped "Maxwell" on the underside of their necks

Ref : spur230

this has broken off on one side

A single early 20th Century spurThe spur is made of iron or steel with a dark patinaBoth arms have two buttons

Antique Indian Thorn or Curb Bit - Bit371 conquistador Internal DiseasesThis old steel bit has a central arch or port with a pointed top, the facetted ends of the port protrude below the mouthpiece of the bit they are not quite the same length. The bars of the mouthpiece are rectangular in section and cast with ridges on the surface that would contact the horse's tongue. The fine cheeks of the bit curve backwards, they are quite intricately shaped and have loops for reins There is one curb hook at the top. There is an old