Reputation matters.
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.
A spectacular pair of one of the rarest Kelly Bros. patterns; Kelly Bros No. 90 spurs. The 1 3/8” button covers and shanks are stamped with initials “WEB”. The iron bands are 5/8” with a 1 5/8” silver concho at the swell. 2 ¼” shanks with opposing crescent moons. 20-point, 2 ½” rowels. Marked “KELLY / BROS”. They show signs of use with a few dents and some wear along the edges. These are sought-after in any condition, and this pair are in wonderful shape.
P.M. Kelly was recognized as one of the most talented craftsmen of all the Texas makers. These spurs were awfully expensive in their day.
Provenance: From the Estate of Roger Wilmot.
Lot 150, Sold $12,100.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.
A very scarce and desirable early pattern by Kelly Bros., Dalhart, Texas. Eye-catching design, with double crescent shank, mounted on both sides, all original with 1 3/4" swell bands and 1 1/2" strap buttons, both along with the 2 1/2" shanks overlaid with engraved silver. The off side is mounted with engraved rectangle and button cover. The original 20 point, 2 1/2" rowels are plain iron. Shown in the #17 (1921) catalog as style #2, mounted both sides. Noted in the catalog, inside back cover. "The Spurs Shown on This Page are New Designs and are Very Fancy". A notable pair of Texas spurs.
Collection of Jim and Jane Carpenter, Colorado.
Lot 244, Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - June 23rd, 2018, Santa Fe, NM.
Sold $17,700
