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Bit (bridle component): HEN.M.164-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Bit, bridle component, gilded, 17th century.

Notes

History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1600 - 1700

Note

This large and very decorative bit was probably part of complete horse armour. It would be held in place by a leather strap attached to the rings at the top and which passed over the horses head. The large cross piece was put into the horse’s mouth and the reins were secured to the rings at the bottom.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt

Materials used in production

Steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.164-1933
Primary reference Number: 18734

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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