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Visalia Spurs with Hopalong Cassidy History

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana / Apparel - Spurs Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,600.00 USD
Visalia Spurs with Hopalong Cassidy History
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Classic unmarked Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Francisco, catalog pattern No. 95, silver inlaid Northern California spurs. With 2", 14-point etched rowels, barrel chap guards, narrow heel bands, and hangers with double heel chains. Spurs affixed to floral carved Visalia maker-marked two-piece leathers with 2 1/4" domed, scalloped and engraved sterling silver conchos Spurs and conchos in excellent, 100% original condition, straps have been reinforced for stability. Circa 1920s. Acquired from the widow of William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd.

Provenance: Includes signed letter dated 4-7-86, by Mr. Wayne F. Stephens:

To Whom it May Concern:
I verify that the spurs, a picture of which is hereby attached, were purchased directly from Grace Bradley of Newport Beach known to me as the widow of William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd. The leathers on the spurs are marked “Made by Visalia Stock Saddle Company, San Francisco.” These spurs were purported by Grace Bradley to be worn and used by Hopalong Cassidy, to whom she was married for 35 years. I recall the purchase was made from the attractive blond haired widow approximately eight years ago. I have signed the backs of the photographs of items described herein.
/Signature/

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