Bidspirit auction | Medieval Horse Bit

Medieval Horse Bit - 13th-15th century AD An iron snaffle bit with openwork arms, loops and hooks to each end of the arm to accept a chain and reins. 321 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4”). Fair condition. [No Reserve] Provenance Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Literature See Wheeler, M. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, London, 1940 (reprinted Ipswich, 1993)