A Spanish Colonial Horse Bit - Bit629 hunting-whip It has a circular heelplateThe

It has a circular heelplateThe neck of the spur is cast with a fist

so it was not felt necessary to decorate the offside

two have tears at the poll - these could be repaired

The bit still has its original curb hooks

The whip has a braided leather round topThe rigid shaft or stock is covered in chestnut coloured braided leather

A Spanish Colonial Horse Bit - Bit629 hunting-whip It has a circular heelplateTheThis bit dates from the Spanish Colonial period, most probably the 18th CenturyThe angled cheeks can still be seen in traditional Peruvian bits. It is hand forged in iron with a dark aged patina. The narrow mouthpiece has a central raised tongue with a roller on each side. The cheeks turn, They have incised decoration very like that seen on spurs of the same era. There are swivelling loops and chains at the ends of the cheeks to attach to reins. There