Modified Austro-Hungarian Driving Bit - Bit692 attire Although small it was probably

Although small it was probably used by an adult

this spur has a rowel which is fixed in position

"There are a few small dents and dings on the collar

Dimensions : Staghorn : 4" (10cm) Length (not including keeper) 21" (53

To start with a confession : this bit came as part of a collection and my first reaction was to dismiss it as some sort of gimmick

Modified Austro-Hungarian Driving Bit - Bit692 attire Although small it was probablyThis bit came from the house of a member of he Habsburg familyIt is made of steel. The mouthpiece is gently arched. The cheeks are fixed and each has two circular rein rings. There is an integral shackle bar . On its near (left) side it has a Pelham type ring for a snaffle rein, but on the off (right) side it does not. I suspect it was removed after manufacture rather than having broken off because it has a smooth finish. On the inner surface there is