Presented for your consideration is a uniquely styled pair of California style spurs by J. Tapia. These uniquely stylistic spurs have silver inlays and heel chains and period correct basket stamped spur leathers with high domed conchos. Jose Tapia didn't mark his work and Jesus Tapia marked very few of the pieces. However the quality of their work is easily recognized by knowledgeable collectors and this very pair of spurs was featured in a High Noon catalog several years back (see pics).
PROVENANCE: Ex High Noon auction.
MAKER: Attributed to Jose Tapia (1831-1902) or Jesus Tapia (1856-1931).
APPROX AGE: Circa 1890s - 1910.
SIZE: Heel opening is 3 inches. Heel bands are 1-1/4 at the widest point. Shanks are 2-1/2 long including the rowels./
CONDITION: Good for their age, normal wear expected and please note the leathers are fragile. 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.
Unique California Style Spurs by Tapia from Circa 1890s - 1910
Western Trading Post
$5,000.00
- SKU:
- WTP.SP210