Offered for your consideration is a very rare opportunity to instantly acquire a spectacular and complete group of 42 bits and spurs made by El Gato Bit & Spur Co. which represent an exact copy of every bit and spur originally listed in the 1918 Phillips–Gutierrez catalog. Included are 23 bits and 19 pairs of spurs. Accompanying the collection is a copy of the 1918 Phillips and Gutierrez catalog, printed in 1982 as a limited edition—number 117 of 509—signed by Walter L. Rickell. The booklet includes photographs of the originals of all 42 pieces represented here. This is an extremely rare opportunity, and possibly the only full set known to exist, containing an example of each and every bit and spur represented in that catalog.
MAKER: Bob McBride (1942-1990). Paulino Aguilar, Lunus Family, and the Navarro Brothers. El Gato Bit & Spur Co.
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The sizes vary based on each model.
CONDITION: Very good to good for their age with minimal wear and minor imperfections possible. 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.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage is negotiable.
Group of 42 Bits And Spurs By El Gato Bit & Spur Co. Representing All Phillips & Gutierrez Designs
Western Trading Post
$25,000.00
- SKU:
- WTP.BIT166