A 19th Century Steel Pelham Bit by Sowter of Haymarket, London - Bit389 flask At first sight these spurs

At first sight these spurs might appear to be military or campaign issue

It opens to reveal two flaps

The rest of the long tapering whalebone shaft is covered in braided thread

A mahogany coloured leather case

Dimensions : 17cm (6½")long

A 19th Century Steel Pelham Bit by Sowter of Haymarket, London - Bit389 flask At first sight these spursAn antique burnished steel pelham bit. This bit has a half twisted or reversible straight mouthpiece. Both cheeks turn, they have their original victorian curb hooks. One cheek is stamped "Sowter" & the other "Haymarket". The company of Sowter operated from this address from 1848. A good quality Victorian Pelham with little wear. Dimensions : mouthpiece 12cm (4"), cheeks 19. 7cm (7"), not including loopsWeight : 471g (1lb oz)