Offered here for your consideration is a unique prison made show bit. This show bit is a unique and outstanding piece. This large bit is perfectly detailed with incised flowing designs, including a vine running throughout. Prison made tack was once common as wardens sought a way to occupy the inmates and provide them with a skill to use following their release. A great example of a show bit that you should add to your collection today!
Provenance: From the estate of Mike Jensen. A long time collector and member of NBSSCA.
MAKER: Unknown inmate.
APPROX AGE: Circa mid-century or later.
SIZE: Measures approximately 5 inches at the mouth, 4 1/4 inches at its highest and 10 inches overall.
CONDITION: Average to good for its age, 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.
HANDLING: There will be an $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.