VTG Santa Barbara Sterling Silver Inlay Bit Mona Lisa Mouthpiece Vaquero Style For Sale

Vintage Santa Barbara Sterling Silver Inlay Bit with a Mona Lisa Mouthpiece Vaquero Style

Item Details:

• Type: High-Port Curb Bit with Copper Roller (Mona Lisa Mouth piece)

• Decoration: Bright silver overlay with hand-engraved scrollwork, piecrust cutout concho accents, and brass/gold-toned beads and spots.

• Mouthpiece: High port featuring a central copper roller (cricket) designed to encourage salivation and responsiveness.

• Material: Steel body with Sterling silver overlay, brass/gold-toned decorative accents, and a copper roller.

• Era: Estimated mid-to-late 20th century (c. 1950s–1970s).

Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with an authentic age-appropriate patina. The silver overlay and scrollwork remain clear and striking, with light surface wear, tarnishing, and minor discoloration on the dark steel backings typical of age and use. All decorative spots, cheeks, and mouthpiece elements are intact and structurally sound. Please inspect photos closely for fine cosmetic details.

• Mouthpiece Width: Approx. [Insert measurement, 5 inches