Horse bit
Champion and Wilton
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
160 x 240 mm
Place of origin
Oxford Street
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289644
Summary
Bit with a solid curved mouthpiece with juxtaposed bars through holes at each end. The bars have a ring with chain hooks at the top, a ring to one side over the joint and a small ring at the lower end of the bar. Impressed mark 'Oxford St.W.' An additional small loop is on the side of the bars 'Champion and Wilton'.
Marks and inscriptions
Champion and Wilton
Makers and roles
Champion and Wilton