Navajo Silver Bridle With Mexican Snake Bit

This exquisite bridle is richly decorated all along the brow band with turquoise, and magnificently engraved silver work with similar designs to the embellishments running all throughout the cheeks. The cheek pieces are finished off with two nice conchos. Adding to it is the iron bit which, also, features a fantastic design of a snake. Leather reins with nice details complete this great piece. Overall, it appears that Navajo silver and turquoise was added to an old Mexican bridle. It's an interesting piece, so be sure to add this bridle to your collection and bid now!
PROVENANCE: Ned and Jody Martin collection.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Vintage (meaning somewhere between 1930s to 1970s).
SIZE: The bit measures 3 7/8 inches at the mouth and 5 inches overall. The bridle fits a standard horse.
CONDITION: Average for their 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 a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.