Horse Bit? How old?

[Beeps in my sleep]

I was at a house built in the 1700s that a customer of mine invited me too. I found this. His father was born in 1914 and said no Horses were ever in that part of the property where this was dug. It seems to be brass to me. Any Ideas on how old and if this is a horse bit? I posted a pic with my TRX Pro Pointer for size reference.

 

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[Peyton Manning]

yep it's a bit . I have one that is plain, but similar

 

[BosnMate]

Yes, a bit. You are holding it upside down, the curb chain goes under the jaw.