HOWLING AT
THE MOON
Long days horseback. A bedroll beneath an open West Texas sky. The quiet broken by coyotes calling somewhere in the darkness.
Those childhood memories stayed with Wilson—and years later became the starting point for Howling at the Moon.
Relief Engraving in Silver
A technique more often associated with fine firearms than western bits and spurs.
Rather than relying only on lines cut into the surface, relief engraving removes silver from around the design so portions of the scrollwork remain raised above the background.
The difference becomes especially noticeable when light moves across the piece. Shadows settle into the recessed background while the raised leaves, scrolls and borders catch the light, giving the engraving depth and dimension.
Relief engraving is seen often in the world of fine firearms, but far less frequently in western bits and spurs. Wilson chose to bring that technique into this piece while still allowing the engraving to feel at home within the traditional architecture of the spur.
THE RELIEF WORK
Scrolls, leaves and floral elements rise from the silver, creating subtle shadows and dimension throughout the design.
MADE TO BE SEEN UP CLOSE
The relief continues through the side panels and shank, adding detail that becomes more apparent the closer you look.
14-KARAT GOLD COYOTE
At the center is a coyote sculpted from 14-karat gold, connecting the craftsmanship back to the childhood memory that inspired the piece.
A childhood memory from the West,
carried forward through the work.
2026 TCAA EXHIBITION & SALE
September 25–26, 2026
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Bob Avila~AQHA World Renowned Horse Trainer
Wilson did such a special job for us on all our silver. We are so fortunate to own some of his work. Or should I say art.
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Wilson’s work is truly second to none, the amount of detail and personality put to each piece is what makes is more than just bits & spurs and transforms it into a work of art.
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Thomas Braman
Out of all the artist that I have in my collection Wilson Capron is second to none. There’s no other human that I’ve ever seen they can do the craftsmanship and engraving like he can. His stuff it’s like owning something out of the Smithsonian.
David Brown~Red River Crossing Gainesville,Texas
Wilson has somehow managed to blend an obvious respect for the history and traditions of his craft with a superb eye for lines and innovation, all the while bringing bit and spur making to a level seldom if ever attained by anyone.