Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Kern Sheriff'S Posse Bridle Concho, One BY John Mccabe Silversmiths
- Price realized
- $102
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $300
- Hammer price
- $80
- Category
- Equestrian & Riding Equipment
- Sold
- July 11, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2-JULY 2026 | TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER PART 2
Lot description
(lot of 2) Vintage Sterling Silver Bridle Conchos, c.1940's/50's, both hand embellished with foliate decoration, the front reserve of each marked "K.C.S.P," representing the Kern County Sheriff's Mounted Posse (Bakersfield, Kern County, California, founded in 1939); (1) the verso having a mounting loop and stamped "Sterling" above the silversmith mark "MCS" for McCabe Silversmiths, used by its founder John McCabe (d.1934) and his successor Charles Martinez (d.1960), the concho approx. 1.75" diameter; (1) stamped at the verso on its scalloped edge "Sterling", and having an attached brass mounting loop, approx. 1.75" diameter, total of both conchos inclusive of all materials approx. 1.22ozt
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.