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Jesus M Tapia (1856-1931) Double Maker-Marked California Bit on Visalia Headstall

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
Jesus M Tapia (1856-1931) Double Maker-Marked California Bit on Visalia Headstall
Preview: Phoenix Marriott Mesa - 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
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Marvelous silver inlaid and overlaid half-breed California bit with Tapia’s trademark bird cheeks and scalloped concho affixed to a split-ear silver mounted card suit pattern. Maker-marked Visalia, San Francisco Headstall – pictured in the Visalia catalog as style No 115. Excellent, 100% original condition, c 1920s PROVENANCE: By descent through the family of Thomas Storke