Eduardo Grijalva
Grijalva
Bit/Spur Maker
1914-1994
BP: Magdelenda, Mexico
Born in the small village of El Coyotillo (Magdalena, Mexico) in 1914, he worked on his parents' ranch where he learned to repair bits and engrave conchos. E G's earliest bits were somewhat crude often inlaid with shiny metal from old silverware. He met Vaquero author, Arnold Rojas in 1949 who helped refine and promote Grijalva's talent. According to L J Vasquez's article in the 1985 Western Horseman, Grijalva is regarded as one of the finer bit makers in North America with "every cheek piece, roller and mouthpiece made by hand – often taking 35-40 hours to complete a single bit."
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Price realized: $25,300.
Above: Tapia Bit. Price realized: $50,600.
Below: Jesus Tapia Spurs.
Price realized: $23,500.
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