G.S. Garcia "Dandy" Spurs

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G.S. Garcia "Dandy" Spurs. One of the most expensive and sought after G. S. Garcia styles, this double mounted "Dandy" pattern 75/75A feature Guadalupe's famed silver inlaid "target" on the front and "diamond" on the off-side plus barrel chap guards, long vaquero heelchains and 2 1/4" silver inlaid spoked rowels. Spurs are well marked inside both the bands "G.S. Garcia / Elko Nev." and are affixed to floral carved and scalloped two-piece leather adorned with domed, floral pattern silver conchos.

Lot Sold $8,850
Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 26th, 2021, Santa Fe, NM.

Bill Heisman (Tucson, AZ) Dandy Pattern Spurs

Maker-marked, "Bill Heisman / Tucson, Az / USA” and partially inspired by the iconic G.S. Garcia (Elko) “Dandy” pattern No 75 spurs. Bill has fully mounted both sides extensively, including multiple inlays on the top and bottom of the 1 1/16" bands and 2 3/4" shanks, which support 13-point, 2 3/8" spoked rowels. The artisan’s exquisite obsession with detail is evident in Heisman’s engraved heel chain hangers and distinctive silver buttons on the ends of the chap guards, spur straps and rowel pin covers. Includes “Heisman-made” floral carved two-tone leathers with engraved silver buckles. Unused condition, circa 1990s. 

Lot 363, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $5,310