Description: Now THIS is a Bit!!Gorgeous Vintage Sterling Silver handmade bit from the late Bill Stewart BitBIG Oval Concho measures 3" tall and the engraving is 2nd to none!The BIG oval concho has some substance to it - it's nice and thick not thin, cheap or flimsy like some show bits.The bit has some weight to it and weighs: 1lb 8.5 ounces!It's a ported bit (little higher than a grazing port) with Bill's trademark interchangeable mouthpiece. Has some cheek wiggle that so many horses like and preferI paired this with a matching SOLID Sterling Silver Headstall by Silverado with matching OVAL conchos. Looks absolutely stunning together!Buy both and receive a discountSilver Headstall listed separatelyThese vintage bits and headstalls are very popular at all the RANCH CLASSES.Bill was from Paonia, CO where he spent his life working with horses and making bits and spurs. His interest was California style and influenced by Dave Murray Bill was always an innovator with his interchangeable mouthpieces to his trademark single push sunflower designs. A true piece of art created by a legendary craftsman. Bill Stewart was featured in the Fort Worth Academy of Western Artists as one of top ten engravers and spurs makers in 2001. He has been featured in multiple Western Publications including Ned and Jody Martin's Modern Bit and Spur Makers on page 260. one of the silver buttons is missing on the slobber bar - it's so subtle I never even noticed all these years (see last pic)Ships USPS Priority signature required See my other listings for brands like; E.Garcia, Mayatex, Jose Ortiz, Kathy's Show Equipment, OLD Moran, rare Silver King, Fleming, Diablo and more. Custom silver bits and sterling silver headstalls.
Price: 1296 USD
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
End Time: 2025-01-03T16:32:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.97 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Western Americana
