A 19th Century Steel Curb Bit with Flower Cheeks - Bit1017 june25 This pelham is made from

This pelham is made from steel

Dimensions : Length not including lash 29" (74cm)Weight 41g (1½oz)

Ref : whip1466

Between the cap and collar

5cm) x 1½" (4cm)

A 19th Century Steel Curb Bit with Flower Cheeks - Bit1017 june25 This pelham is made fromThis antique curb bit is made of steel with a dark, aged patina The mouthpiece has a low port. The cheeks are scrolled with tulip decoration, each ends in a curb rein ring. One of the cheeks is stamped "Hawkins". According to the Saddlery & Harness Journal, John Hawkins was apprenticed to the bit making trade aged nine and set up his own company in 1840, he died in 1891, leaving the company in the hands of his sons James & Benjamin. They continued the