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Indian Bridle with Hand-Forged Arrow Bit

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Indian Bridle with Hand-Forged Arrow Bit
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Offered for your bidding enjoyment is this Native American Indian style bridle with a hand-forged, arrow shank design bit. The headstall is hand engraved on all the silver pieces. The bit is interesting and heavy. Maker: The sterling buckle on the headstall is marked with a rocking CR hallmark, but the rest of the bridle was probably not made by the this same person. Unknown on the rest of it. Approx. Age: Vintage. Size: Mouth is 4-5/8” wide, shanks are 8” long. Headstall measures about 17-1/2” long. Condition: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $7 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that.