With over 50 years of collective experience buying selling and trading the finest Old West collectibles and artifacts, you will always find something unique here at The Old Spanish Trading Company. Everything we offer has a story waiting to be told and was specially curated with a discerning eye. We also specialize in acquisitions of large collections, consignment of items, and appraisals of items of historical significanCE. We OFFER HISTORICAL AND TECHNICAL AdVISING SERVICES FOR AUTHORS AND TELEVISION/MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION. We also have the finest accoutrements and gear for the modern working cowboy.......silver bridle bits and spade bits, braided rawhide, Navajo saddle blankets, spurs, bridles and headstalls, silver and quality gear by the finest modern makers. If you don't see it here, just ask!!! Contact us, we may have it!!!

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The Yellow Rose of Texas bit by The Old Spanish Trading Co. This is the first of 3 rose bit patterns we created. It can be made with your choice of mouthpiece. This is an original hand drawn design created by a long time customer and myself, and you

Colt Frontier Style Single Action bit

The cutest little Colt frontier style single action bit with miniature shanks. This special custom bit is all inlaid with sterling silver. Pretty fancy! Shown in rust brown finish with a sweet iron mouthpiece sn

🚨🚨I have 1 spot that just opened up for a custom bit or set of spurs for a CHRISTMAS ORDER . If you’d like a custom order bit or set of spurs NOW IS THE TIME to get it in!!🚨🚨 Send me a pm if you'd like to grab the spot, first come first ser

Incredible painting “In His Own Country” by Arnold Friberg (1913-2010), ca. 1980s, oil on canvas, 31 x 44 in.

California spade bit by Raphael Villa (1883-1925)

Fine Unmarked California Spade Bit attributed to Raphael Villa (1883-1925). Artistically crafted and exceptionally executed 1900s Santa Barbara style high spade, with copper brace rollers, deep chas

Beautiful Paulino Aguilar bit that shows some of his finest work made circa 1970s when he was working for the California horseman Bob McBride producing the El Gato line of bits. Just a beautiful example of a well balanced bridle bit with fantastic si

Inlaid double crescent moon California spurs by Juan Francisco Echavarría

Inlaid double crescent moon California spurs by Juan Francisco Echavarria (1847-1917). Featuring Echavarría's characteristic engraving, 11/2"-10 pt rowels,

Antique Hand Forged Iron California Vaquero Spurs in Spanish Style

Fantastic matched set of circa 1890-1910 hand forged iron western spurs with Spanish colonial influence. These are fresh to the market from San Diego vaquero county. These exhibit la

Vintage 1970s Elko Star Salinas bit - In stock & ready to ship!!

$525.00
Here’s a deadmint new old stock Elko Star bit with full sterling silver overlay and a 5 1/8” wide Salinas mouthpiece. Bit is marked E Garcia. It has never been

Got some pretty big conchos round here in the shop, that’s how we like them. In stock and ready to ship! Find them here ➡️: https://theoldspanishtrading.com/silver-buckles-and-conchos

**Hashknife cheek bit with silver roses**
An elegant and classic hashknife cheek bit with sterling silver roses overlaid on each cheek.

Available for custom orders here: https://theoldspanishtrading.com/custom-bits/hashknife-roses

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Vintage Edward Borein “Swappin Ends”.

This is a limited addition print of his 1916 watercolor "Swappin Ends". Printed on heavy poster paper, this is big and ready for framing. A very limited number of

Fantastic pair of vintage sterling silver longhorn conchos
Fantastic and impressive EXTRA LARGE sterling silver loop back or spur conchos. Clocking in at almost 3” across, this pair of impressive conchos feature longhorn steer heads in relief,

Luis Ortega’s Braiding in the California Tradition - NEW

SIGNED by authors

by Chuck Stormes and Don Reeves

Foreword by Mehl Lawson

University of Oklahoma Press

160 pages

A highly sought after book that is now out of print and becoming in

Wonderful set of braided vintage California rawhide reins. I purchased these from an older gentleman who rode them everyday as a rider at the Santa Barbara Polo fields in the 1970s. They were made circa 1950s-1960s. The reins are in excellent condi

Spectacular Indian chief and headdress ring bit with full sterling silver overlay for Dwight Hill @dwightnregina . Dwight's bit is shown with the #18 ring bit mouthpiece and the shiny blued iron finish. You can order yours here: https://theoldspanish

Love this pretty photo of @jillian_dechellis ‘ horse sporting his Estrada pattern Santa Barbara bit by @theoldspanishtradingco This traditional and classic California bit is available for custom order on my website at the following link: https

Respecting and honoring the traditions of cowboys, vaqueros and the Spanish West.....

Lola, Bianca's bridle horse at the Early Californios Skills of the Rancho.  Photo courtesy of Mark Alt. — Lola, Bianca's bridle horse at the Early Californios Skills of the Rancho. Photo courtesy of Mark Alt.

With new items arriving weekly, we always have something for everyone. We are also available for advising on private collections, acquisitions, appraisals, and estate liquidations. Contact us for all of your needs or for any questions you may have. We can help you find a special piece, and can also assist you in building a collection. We are also interested in purchasing items, whether individual pieces or collections.

Fine Cowboy Gear and Collectibles, Native American Artifacts, Historical Arms and Antiques, Cowboy Art and Artifacts of the Spanish West

Respecting and honoring the traditions of cowboys, vaqueros and the Spanish West.....

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Fine Cowboy Gear and Collectibles, Native American Artifacts, Historical Arms and Antiques, Cowboy Art and Artifacts of the Spanish West

Respecting and honoring the traditions of cowboys, vaqueros and the Spanish West.....

Click through our gallery below to see some of our items!