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Kelly Bros Hollywood Special bit and spur set in excellent condition. Well-marked. Bit is standard curb style with 5" mouth and medium port. Both marked "KELLY / BROS". Highly sought after, bit and spur sets that have remained together are extremely scarce.
See: Pages 152, 153 of Martin's "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition"
Provenance: From the Estate of Roger Wilmot.
Lot 406, Sold $9,075.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.
John Estrada's magnum opus, this artistically executed and exquisitely detailed inlaid and overlaid spade bit with rein chains is maker-marked “G S S CO WINNEMUCCA NEV / J E” and features impressive and oversized 3" domed, rope-edged conchos with engraved horseheads surrounded by 32 raised and perfectly spaced silver spots. The sweeping open cheeks and elaborate lip bar further illustrate Estrada's creativity and multiple skill set rarely matched by other makers of that early period. Outstanding condition, circa 1910.
Provenance: From the Estate of Roger Wilmot.
Lot 413, Sold $22,420.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.
