June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
A pair of rare black and white angora chaps with a floral tooled / basket stamped and bound edged belt, long, lush full hair, amazing condition and scarce design. Decorative leather fringe down each leg. Two conchos on each side of the belt. Sentinel Butte Saddlery in North Dakota in the early 20 century was the largest stock saddle maker in the United States until 1918, when it moved to Billings, Montana. They closed in 1920.
Provenance: Ex Ron & Linda Gillett Collection
ADDENDUM: The chaps have some old rot between the hide of the hair and the backing which is on the left knee. It is not evident when displayed.
Item Dimensions: 43" L.