The Badminton Library: Racing and Steeple-Chasing, 4th Ed 1893 print The use of steel in

The use of steel in the bit probably dates it before 1918

but they are still useable

They were much used

" (Abraham van Diepenbeeck the artist) on its lower left margin and "Petr

The collar also has a monogram engraved in a cartouche

The Badminton Library: Racing and Steeple-Chasing, 4th Ed 1893 print The use of steel inThis is a fourth edition of this book published in 1893. It has many illustrations by J. Sturgess. The chapters include: Horse racing Great Britain. History of Horse racing Progress of the sport Jockey club Racing officials New market Provinces Racing servants Breeding Treatment of Yearlings Trials Three year olds Trainers Jockeys Betting Steeple chasing Chaser Schooling Fences and fencing Hurdle meetings Local meetings It is in fairly good condition,