Name this bit

[Phaedra1]

I found this at our place. We have looked all over the internet but can not find out what it is called or if it is homemade. Do you?

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[BrownDerby]

Very cool. I was curious and found this similar bit on Etsy, described as a J.I.C. bit, made about 1880-1890 for working carriage horses who might spook or otherwise need a little something Just In Case.

[Scarlet_Gilia]

I agree with BrownDerby, an old driving bit. My parents gave me a similar bit that they found in an antique store in North Carolina. Did not know about the “Just In Case” name!

[Mohan]

To my eye the bit posted by BrownDerby is exactly the same.

Very cool find OP!

[Phaedra1]

Thanks a lot. It is funny because I searched all over and could not find one that was similar to it. I looked up J.I.C. it was the first one.

[MunchingonHay]

Frank. I like the name Frank for this bit.

yes, it is a driving bit. Most of the driving barns I worked with had one in the tack room and they are fun to play with, but I never used one or know any one who has.

[Paint_Party]

@MunchingonHay

Frank. I like the name Frank for this bit.

I agree. Name this bit Frank.

All kidding aside, the bit shown is a cool antique and a conversation piece.