Bit and Chain

Object detail

Accession number

F2329.2004

Production period

1910s

Description

Horse driving bit and curb chain - straight bar with double ring attachments. The rings are joined by a brass chain secured by brass hooks. Possibly used by artillery postilion rider guiding the team known as the Liverpool bit. The double ring attachments are free moving, and fully rotational.

Marks

Eglentine Engraved
Eglentine Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Nickel
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Silver

Credit Line

Circa 1916. Bit and Chain, F2329.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Silver Font Material property Rectangle Jewellery Circle Metal Body jewelry Pattern Auto part

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