LOT #74252 |
Sold on Jun 25, 2007 for: Not Sold
Rare Confederate Horse Bit With "C" Rosettes. This 5" horse bit bears the rare brass rosette "C" device at each end of the b... (Total: 2 )
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Description
Rare Confederate Horse Bit With "C" Rosettes. This 5" horse bit bears the rare brass rosette "C" device at each end of the bit. The 2" brass rosettes, along with the rest of this bit, have seen considerable wear. Some of the leather bridle is still intact and is attached to the bit. This is a heavy-duty warhorse bit made of iron that shows heavy wear as well.This particular bit and bridle were made for an enlisted cavalryman, since the curb chain in front of the bit is made of leather with an iron chain. Additionally, the single rein bridle indicates that this was an enlisted man's bit and bridle as does the curb bit.
This is known as the J.E.B. Stuart style of Cavalry bridle and bits. These "C" rossetes have been discovered at Stuart and Hampton campsites, however this is the only fully intact Cavalry "C" set in existence!
Provenance: The Tharpe Collection of American Military History
Exhibited: The Liberty Heritage Society Museum
Auction Info
2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2007
24th-25th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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