Antique S-shank bit attributed to Adolph Biancani. He was one of GS Garcia’s most highly regarded employees. Biancani was an Italian immigrant who came to the US in 1898 at age 13. He eventually moved to Elko and became a US citizen. He worked in G.S. Garcia’s shop in Elko, Nevada until 1922.

S-shank bit is unmarked but is likely made in Garcia’s shop by Adolph Biancani. For someone looking for a classic California bit — this is the real deal.  This bit features the classic “Biancani” style engraving down the shanks with beautiful 2.5” Sterling Silver conchos with flower centers he was known for. The mouthpiece is a 5 1/8” wide Wyoming half breed. The bit has beautiful silver inlay and engraving. This bit is extremely usable and has been well preserved for the last 80 years on an old ranch in Wyoming. Mouthpiece measures 5 1/8” wide.  Everything is in great working order with light wear commensurate with its age.