Bit Boss first half 18th century French The rim of this bit boss is decorated with four fleurs-de-lis. At its center are the two interlaced Ls of King Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) or, more likely, King Louis XV (r. 1715-1774), crowned at the top. What looks like a letter V behind the monogram is actually a very simplified representation of the two crossed palms often seen on this kind of symbolism suggests that this boss decorated the side of a bit worn by a cavalry or a coach horse used by the French Royal Bit Boss. French. first half 18th century. Copper alloy. Eques
Bit Boss first half 18th century French The rim of this bit boss is decorated with four fleurs-de-lis. At its center are the two interlaced Ls of King Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) or, more likely, King Louis XV (r. 1715-1774), crowned at the top. What looks like a letter V behind the monogram is actually a very simplified representation of the two crossed palms often seen on this kind of symbolism suggests that this boss decorated the side of a bit worn by a cavalry or a coach horse used by the French Royal Bit Boss. French. first half 18th century. Copper alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Bits
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