Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit386 ottoman This book was published by

This  book was published by George Routledge & Sons around 1893

They have gently arched footplates or treads

The rest of the shaft or stock is also covered in braided leatherThe whip has an open keeper in bridle leather and a braided leather thong with a bound repair at its end and a red cord lash

There are two rectangular holes in the mouthpiece

This could possibly be patched

Antique Mexican Ring Bit - Bit386 ottoman This book was published byAn old steel ring bit. This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit. This example is handforged in iron or steel which has acquired a dark patina. The bit has a high port with a central copper rollers. A slightly egg shaped ring hangs from the top of the port. There is a notch in this ring. The cheeks are curved and have holes which would have held chainsThere is a curved slobber or shackle