Miscellaneous, Chaps, BatWings, Card Suits, H. H. Heiser, Vintage Early 20th Century, 1213

WERE ALL IN! 

We are all in on these early 20th-century chaps crafted by the German emigrant Herman H. Heiser. This special pair of batwing chaps features a two-tone overlay of brown with a cream base. Along each side is a cut-out card suit pattern with conchos and leather ties. Front pockets and a paling belt finish these cool cowboy chaps. Display them or wear them, whatever you choose, they will make a statement that won’t be ignored.

H. H. Heiser: 

German emigrant Hermann Heiser opened his first saddle shop in Plattville, Wisconsin, around 1850. He joined the westward migration to the Colorado Rockies in 1853, taking advantage of the frontier law by making custom gun leather for his new customers. Heiser moved to Denver in 1859 after the discovery of gold at Cherry Creek. Heiser’s reputation as a craftsman had preceded him, and business was brisk. Here, he started using the Triple H trademark, the ninth registered in the State of Colorado. Hermann is known to have made some of the saddles for the Rocky Mountain Division of the Pony Express. When Hermann died suddenly in 1904, the founder’s three sons, Ewald, John and Arthur, took over. Later, Ewald purchased his brothers’ interest and operated the business until 1945 when he sold out to the Denver Dry Goods Company.

• artist: Herman H. Heiser
• hallmarks: H.H. HEISER DENVER, COLO 82
• materials: leather, metal findings
• measurements: 38"
  
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• nice vintage condition
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• nice patina
• light staining and soiling throughout
• wear from use
• style: Misc-1213