June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
Very fine “Dandy” inlaid spurs, a pattern first debuting in the 1890s G.S. Garcia Elko, Nev catalog as pattern No 75A and the Visalia (San Francisco) 1923 catalog as Pat No. 255. Always considered “top-of-the line” in just about any catalog, this particular pair features delicate and intricate Hernandez engraving, stylized step-tiered shanks securing 2” 12-point spoke rowels and chased off-side. Spurs affixed to two-piece, basket-stamped period leathers with large Visalia style domed and engraved scalloped conchos. Very fine condition, circa 1915-1920. 1" tapered band with 3" shanks.
Pictured: David R. Stoecklein's THE SPUR: history, art, culture, function (2003), page 102 (left).
Provenance: Ex Ron & Linda Gillett Collection
CORRECTION: Title amended.