Bit, bridle component, gilded, 17th century.
History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century#
Circa
1600
-
1700
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.
Decoration composed of gilt
Accession number: HEN.M.164-1933
Primary reference Number: 18734
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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