Two Horse Bits

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Two Horse Bits

Description

Two horse bits, wrought iron. One is a single piece bit whereas the other is a two part bit.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Single Piece Bit (200873.A) Overall

Length

30.2 cm

Diameter

8 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measurement is of the ring

Dimension Description

Two Part Bit (2008.73.B) Overall

Length

25.7 cm

Diameter

6 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter is the measurement of the ring. Straight projection fused with the ring length: 11.5 cm

Material

Metal (Wrought iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good