Item 14
Two Hitched Horsehair & Leather Belts
Sold
$275
Starting Bid: $100
Est.
$250 - $500
Live Auction
Western Trading Post's May 2023 Auction
Offered here for your consideration are two hitched horsehair and leather belts. These belts are in nice condition and are well made. Consider these for your collection today. History of Hitched Horse Hair says, "In the western United States, the history of hitching is intertwined with the history of territorial and modern day prisons in the western United States. It was the first hobby at Montana State Prison, dating back to the territorial prison in Deer Lodge. Charlie Russell, the famous western artist, wrote about men down at Deer Lodge “twisting hairs”. Other commonly known prisons for horsehair were located at Yuma and Florence Arizona; Rawlins, Wyoming; and Walla Walla, Washington." MAKER: Unknown.  APPROX AGE: Fairly modern.  SIZE: These items range in size from 46-1/2 to 47 inches in length, and both measure 1-1/2 inches wide.  CONDITION: Good for their ages, normal wear 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 $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Literature
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