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Item #UA120    SOLD

Beautiful Leather Cowboy Cuffs

Cowboy cuffs are thought to have evolved from the leather gauntlets worn by cowboys and military men.  They first appeared in catalogs in the 1890's.  Investing in a pair of cuffs was wise, as it gave protection to clothing which was expensive, as well as added protection to the wearer against the kick of hooves in much the same way as a pair of boots protected the lower leg and ankle.  Cuffs also prevented rope burns.  An injured cowboy was sure to be out of work for quite a while and anything that helped stave off a need for hard-to-find medical treatment was welcomed.

As with most cowboy wear, they became a fashion accessory, made to reflect the individuality of the wearer.  Where the purely utilitarian version of cuffs were laced, they began to feature brass and nickel spots and tacks, buckles, and intricate designs carved and stamped in the leather.  Those worn by rodeo and wild west show performers were the flashiest of all.

These cuffs are 6 and 1/2 inches long.  They date from 1900 to 1915 and are beautiful.  The end of one of the straps that feeds into the buckle has ripped, but is still in the buckle.  The interior circumference of the wrist end of these cuffs is 7 1/2 inches.  They are 3inches wide by 2 1/2 inches high, in an oval-shaped opening that has conformed to the shape of the previous owner's wrist through long years of use.

Leather Cowboy Cuffs / Item #UA120   SOLD

Feedback from the buyer of this saddle:

"wonderful" (Shipped to the Netherlands)

 

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