9th-11th century AD. A group of three iron snaffle bits comprising: one with rectangular-section shanks, small bridle loop to each end; one with rectangular-section shanks with small bridle loops, long lateral bars with rectangular slots; one with rectangular-section shanks, long double pelta-shaped lateral bars with D-shaped bridle loops. 700 grams total, 23-28cm (9 - 11"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [3, No Reserve]