Highly Collectible Old California Spade Bit by Jose Figueroa

Description

Offered here is a great California spade bit by Jose Figueroa to add to your collection! It is mounted with engraved silver accents down the shanks and it sports a spade mouth piece. The bars and mouth are wrapped in copper and there is even a little copper roller at the top of the spade. The original slobber chains are still there and it has nice rein chains.
MAKER: Unmarked but attributed by engraving and style to Jose Figueroa (1880-1948). It also has 2 little dots stamped into the steel on the inside of the purchase ring area, also said to be a trait of Figueroa.
APPROX AGE: Early 1900s.
SIZE: It has a 5" mouth piece. It is 8" long overall.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
This is an awesome and collectible bit that would go perfect in your collection!
Remember, we take returns for 30 days (just in case you are not satisfied in any way) We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy!
Items listed here are also available on our own website and other places so we reserve the right to end an item at any time since it may have sold elsewhere.
We also hold many auctions throughout the year. They are "live auctions" at our physical location and are also simulcast online. Check them out at Western Trading  Post.  com
Questions?
520
426
7702
THANK YOU for your business!
WTP.BIT083