Featured in this lot is this North & Judd silver mounted high port bridle bit, circa 1920's. The bit shows a high port with a cricket in the center, a unique silver mounted "S" shank design with slobber strap connectors, and a wonderful silver mounted button at the top of the shank of the bit. North and Judd was a very large company based in Connecticut that produced saddlery and other hardware, from bells to buckles. The firm employed hundreds of workers and eventually would buy out the Buermann Company in 1926. This is why you will often see many Buermann patterns with the North & Judd Anchor Brand, as many popular Buermann patterns continued to be sold after North and Judd acquired them. The North and Judd stamp on these pieces dates them to after 1926; they are less valuable than similar Buermann pieces. The condition of this bridle bit is good, with oxidation and patina consistent with the age of bit. The measurements of this bridle bit are 6 1/4" x 6" x 1 1/2".