
Bit/Spur Maker
1967
Ron Biss grew up as a working cowboy taking-up spur making after a horse accident curtailed his riding in 1999. He is largely self-taught drawing inspiration from the more creative, early California Vaquero spur makers like GS Garcia and Jesus Tapia.
Below: John Wayne's Personal Bohlin Spurs.
Price realized: $25,300.


Above: Tapia Bit. Price realized: $50,600.
Below: Jesus Tapia Spurs.
Price realized: $23,500.

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