#83 • Pair of Spurs and Shirt Clasp Attributed to Santa Anna, Taken at San Jacinto

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $40,000.00

Status: Sold

7.5" x 2.5" with chains. Pair of French-style spurs with stylized birds showing detailed feathers. Chain straps terminating in classical-style portrait of a woman. Both examples show unknown "GIR" in box maker's mark. .40 lbs (181 g) each. Shirt clasp measures 2.25" x 1".  Of good construction in a gold finish with classical female portraits backed in mother of pearl, secured by a double-headed snake clasp. **Fine condition overall.  Some attractive patination present. Good detail remains on feathers and rowels spin freely. Some leftover cleaning agent in low areas from display. Clasp is in fine condition with minimal wear and no cracks to pearl. **   Provenance Sam Houston Family Collection $3,000-$5,000