A Gaucho Ring Bit with Lion & Snake by Germano Berg - Bit931 ladies-whip the four rings are slightly

the four rings are slightly different sizes It has a jointed mouthpiece

Cheek length 8" (20

It has blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and a horseshoe

stamped on the inside "Swaine & Adeney Ltd

It has short ceeks with coiled integral curb hooks

A Gaucho Ring Bit with Lion & Snake by Germano Berg - Bit931 ladies-whip the four rings are slightlyThis ring bit dates from the late 19th century. The inside of one cheek is stamped "Germano Berg & Co, Sueco" The iron or steel mouthpiece has a dark patina. It has a high port stamped "49". A circular ring hangs from the top of the port. Each cheek is cast in the form of a coiled serpent biting a lion mask A silver plated pontezuela hangs under the bit. This is decorated with a lion's mask and foliage. Mouthpiece 11. 5cm (4")Cheeks 11. 5cm (4")Ring