Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit834 curb The top of the case

The top of the case is embossed with the initials "J

Behind this there are two removable silver plated boots

Inside there is a dedication signed by the author

The lid is stamped "597"

Dimensions of each wallet : 13" (33cm) x 8" (20

Captain Whatton's Combination Bit by Champion & Wilton - Bit834 curb The top of the caseThis antique bit has steel cheeks with a dark patina. The cheeks are similar to those of a IXth Lancer's bit. There is a bean shaped slot for the cheekpiece at the top and the curb hooks are suspended from small round holes. There are three slots in the section beneath the mouthpiece, a small one for a lip strap and two options for the curb rein. One cheek is stamped "Capt. Whatton's Combination Bit" and "Regd. No, 691535". (This is probably Captain