Antique Steel Weymouth Curb Bit by Sowter - Bit960a chinese There is a leather loop

There is a leather loop which fastens with a brass stud at each end

The spur has straight neck with a bulbous downturned end  and a small many pointed rowel that still turns

they are rather like modern Peacock safety stirrups

Each cheek has two swivelling rein loops at its end

6cm) deepWeight 7oz (195g)

Antique Steel Weymouth Curb Bit by Sowter - Bit960a chinese There is a leather loopThis steel curb bit has long turning cheeks. The mouthpiece has a low port. One cheek is faintly stamped "Sowter & Co" and the other is stamped "Haymarket" , Sowter & Co left this address around 1910. The bit has its original curb hooks and curb chain. It is in good condition with quite a dark patina and some surface oxidation, but could be burnished to a shine. Dimensions : Mouthpiece 4" (11. 5cm), Cheek length 7" (17. 8cm)Weight : 550g (1lb 3oz)