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Non-Dug artifacts From The Civil War Era Misc. Non-Excavated |
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Maker Marked Model 1859 Civil War U.S. Bridle Bit With Rosettes Intact
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This is a fine looking authentic Civil War horse bridle bit. This is the classic style that was used on horses throughout the Civil War. It is officially known as the US model 1859 Curb Bit. This is the pattern that is illustrated on page 380 of the book by Dorsey and McPheeters entitled The American Military Saddle, 1776-1945. They show that this is the correct style that was made from about 1863 until 1865. This one is a fine non-excavated one. It is complete and even has the majority of the curb chain and even a small section of leather. The metal is in fine shape with a gray tone all over. It has both of the original cast brass "US" rosettes intact on the side and they have a beautiful patina. On the sides, it has the maker marking of "C&W". This is the maker marking of the Newark, New Jersey firm of Condict & Wheeler. The maker book states that they held a Government contract to make 10,000 tinned bridle bits in in August of 1865 and February-March of 1865. The other side has the inspector initials of what appears to be "W.M.E.". The original rings are intact on the front of the bit. This is the version that has the high size port. Every Civil War display needs to have one of these included. This is a great displaying excavated Civil War bridle bit that is nice enough for any collector.
Item #: C1914 Shipping Weight:
3 lbs
Your Price:$395.00 USD
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