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Mexican Bridle with Large Silver Conchos

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana / Tack - Bridles Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Mexican Bridle with Large Silver Conchos
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A very unusual bridle design with wide chain mail links for the main connectors, held by fancy floral buckles, leather backed, with silver thread embroidery. Impressive 4 1/4" repousse floral conchos also leather backed with scalloped edges and silver thread. ... the bit is silver inlaid with diamond shaped cheeks.

"This bridle has always been one of my favorite pieces, I have never seen another Mexican bridle like it". --Ned Martin.

Pictured: "Bridles of the Americas Vol 1" by Ned & Jody Martin and Robert Bauver. page 23, fig 1.3a.