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Buffalo Silver Mounted August Buermann Bit 1880-90

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,350.00 USD
Buffalo Silver Mounted August Buermann Bit 1880-90
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This is an original August Buermann silver mounted horse bit. The piece features an excellently detailed Great American Bison Buffalo silver mounted spot on with Buffalo horn half moon below and a silver spot above, all on both sides. The bit also shows a chased etched design giving the silver spot above the Buffalo spot the appearance of a whirling comet. The piece is an early Buermann hand crafted bit from circa 1880-1890’s and shows good condition. The piece is very unique and shows the Buffalo head Buermann was so famous for creating on a rarely seen bit shape. The marking is not visible, but is an original Buermann bit. Bit measures8.5”L x 5.75”W x 2”D. Buffalo heads are each 1.5”x1 3/8”. Set of original leather reins included. Comes from a Montana Cowboy collection.