Available here for your consideration is a vintage Canon City Prison bit with typical leaf and vine engraving. This iron horse bit features engraved silver overlay on the cheeks, showcasing fine detail and craftsmanship. The shanks are accented with domed conchos, while the mouthpiece includes a cricket. It has a slobber bar which is slightly bent out of shape and rein rings. Believed to have been made at the Canon City Prison in Colorado between 1900 and 1950, pieces like this are highly regarded for their distinctive craftsmanship and decorative style.
MAKER: Attributed to an inmate at the Canon City prison. Please note, WTP does its best to describe and photograph each item to the best of our ability, however, the descriptions and any attributions are opinion and opinions usually vary depending on with whom you speak. While we do our best to reach informed conclusions about items, it is ultimately the buyer's responsibility to inspect them to their satisfaction and reach their own conclusions.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The mouth measures 5 inches wide, and is 6 3/4 inches long overall on the cheeks.
CONDITION: Average for its age with normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
