An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #12 stable the embroidery shows wear where

the embroidery shows wear where the rider would sit

Diameter 3¼" (8

The stock or shaft is covered in dark tan braided leather

This 19th Century Buxton coaching bit is made from steel

unfortunately the rest of the stamp is illegible but this symbol was used by Scholberg

An Antique Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #12 stable the embroidery shows wear whereI wrote a short blog here about these manger balls chogs a while ago. They are variously known as chogs, sliders, manger balls, manger logs and tying up bobbins. They were traditionally used to weight a rope that passed through a ring or slot in a manger and attached to the halter or headcollar, thus allowing the horse to move but preventing the rope from looping dangerously. This example is turned from a single piece of very heavy wood or lignum