Beautiful matched set of single mounted heart spurs by Eduardo Grijalva. These are in beautiful shape and retain approximately 60% of the original bluing. These were part of the Ron Gillett collection; Ron was a noted collector of early Grijalva bits and spurs. Unmarked, but most definitely his work, these spurs were one of Grijalva’s early endeavors when he used silver collected from utensil sets. Classic Grijalva engraving in the silver.  A very attractive pair of spurs.  Included is a pretty set of basket weaved leather straps from Capriola’s of Elko, Nevada.  Asking 599.

Eduardo Grijalva, Sr. began building bits and spurs in his rustic, open air shop in Magadalena, Mexico during 1944. By this time he had been repairing bits and making conchos for nearly 10 years. Before coming to Magdalena, Eduardo was also building crude bits on a part time basis using Mexican patterns.

These early endeavors were inlaid with silver acquired from discarded eating utensils. Noted authority on the history of the California Vaquero, Arnold Rojas, made Eduardo’s acquaintance in 1949. From that time on, Eduardo’s work focused on the style of bits traditionally preferred by California horsemen.