June 21, 2025 Old West Events Auction in Santa Fe, NM
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2025
A complete bridle done in horsehair with all the classic Wyoming penitentiary characteristics, except the calf hide braiding which was not used in this bridle. The diamond shapes and stacked leather conchos, wide brow band and nose band, double round cheeks, all done in black and white are all in the Wyoming style. Large sterling silver conchos, most likely added at a later date. The bit is the style originally used in the prisons of a standard August Buermann style iron bit. Overall a very clean bridle with nice tassels and nice detail.
PROVENANCE: EX Ron and Linda Gillett Collection
Item Dimensions: 29" L