Object number
54/241
Description
This bit for a horse consists of two short iron bars which are linked together. At the extreme end of each bar a ring passes through a hole in the iron. Two other rings of the same diameter encircle the bar itself. The bit was used on the farm at Great Cornard in Suffolk.
Physical description
1 horse bit: metal (iron)
Archival history
Object research project, Further Afield, November 2024 - 'This is a Scourier bit, with 4 rings instead of 2 (also known as a Cornish snaffle). The cheek pieces of the bridle attach to the inner rings and the reins to the outer rings. This results in a severe pulling on the horse’s face when the reins are pulled.'
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