Early And Fancy Antique Chinese Bridle With Custom Stand

Offered here for your consideration is an early and fancy Chinese bridle, including a custom stand on which it is pictured. The brass metal work on this bridle is truly impressive and the very early snaffle bit adds even more interest. The canvas type structure of the bridle is covered with brass plates. A plate across the nose band depicts two dragons converging toward the middle, a motif carried throughout the four other plates on the bridle and on the rein rings. Bid now to add this unique and regal bridle to your worldly collection!
PROVENANCE: Ned and Jody Martin collection.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Antique (meaning made prior to the 1930s).
SIZE: Bit measures 5 1/2 at the mouth x 4 5/8 inches overall.
CONDITION: Average to good for its age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.