This old steel bit has a central arch or port with a pointed top, the facetted ends of the port protrude below the mouthpiece of the bit.

The bars of the mouthpiece are rectangular in section and cast with ridges. One is fused in position now but there is a little movement between the port and the bar of the mouthpiece on the left,
The fine cheeks of the bit curve backwards, they are quite intricately shaped and have loops for reins

The bit has its original curb hooks at the top.

There is an old collection label inside one cheek

Dimensions : Mouthpiece 4" (10cm), Cheek length 2½" (7cm)

Weight : 3½oz (101g)

Ref : Bit377