Important H.P. Pollard Marked Wyoming Spurs

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Important H.P. Pollard Marked Wyoming Spurs. Stamped "H.P. POLLARD / DOUGLAS, WYO.", this extremely scarce pair of Northern Plains spurs has 1” heelbands mounted with 3 domes, 2 ¾” shanks securing 20-point, 2 ¼” rowels. Well-marked on the inside of both spurs. Overall very good to fine condition, turning an even brown throughout. Nice period straps attached.

Henry Phelps Pollard (1870-1958) known affectionately as "Harry", was a popular saddle maker in Wyoming who carried the Phillips & Gutierrez line of bits and spurs but stamped with Pollard's name. Frank Olzer of Gillette, Wyoming and Prescott, Arizona also did the same They are very desirable and extremely hard to obtain.

Provenance: From the Estate of Roger Wilmot.

Lot 414, Sold $9,440.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.