They offered the spurs and bit back to the elderly couple, but they didnt want them back. Though headquartered in new jersey, ab manufactured california, mexican and texas spurs, employing many of the finest craftsmen from those regions. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil. Posted in horse bits, uncategorized tagged antique horse bit, driving.
Spurs, history and use cowboy spurs, spurs western, cowboy gear, cowboy and. Buermann spur catalog reference images from old buermann catalogs. These spurs and leathers have great patina but are in great overall condition. Buy antique buermann cowboy spurs at our storefront. In all that time, the design of spurs has changed little. Antique buermann drop shank iron spurs for auction. These spurs are very worn and represent some great southwest history. It explores the life and works of great spur maker august buermann, as well as his techniques. Old double mounted bottle opener spurs saw tooth rowel. This tottenham newspaper headlines book features the highs and lows in their history. Jack ferguson marked jf ccsc double inlaid monster pair 1 12. August buermann spurs august buermann immigrated to the us from germany in 1864 and enlisted with the us army. The spur is one of the most important elements of a cowboys gear.
One of the most successful mass producer of spurs in the u. Buermann daisy patd star with ab inside and hand forged steeldark patina. Get information, history and collectible books on this subject here. Nice early buermann spurs, with inlaid silver and drop shank, marked with buermann star under button and nice morgan silver dollar conchos on straps. Box spurs date back to the wearing of overalls by the army. This is a pair of antique buermann drop shank iron spurs. Nice early buermann spurs kurt house old west collectibles. The unique rowels are approximately 218 inches in diameter. Vintageused unbranded cowboy, western mens spurs with snakeskin straps. Spurs, antique, very nice argentina origin, brass and silver inlay. Louis jezebel, rocky mountain vamp, wyoming wench, texa.
In the days of chivalry, spurs and the metal from which they were made were a mark of rank. August buermann spur information and values antique spurs. Rare antique western spurs buermann maker marked goose neck cowboy spurs. The antique horse collecting equestrian history sporting collection. Antique pair of buermann eureka spurs collectible made etsy. Over the next 60 years buermann s company produced the most complete catalog of bits and spurs of any company in the us, producing as. Years passed and the club decided to remodel the dining area. Spurs have been around for a couple of thousand years, worn by celtic, roman, and arabian horsemen alike. Spurs have been around for a couple of thousand years, worn by celtic, roman, and arabian horsemen. This is the concept that some people have a difficult time understanding. See more ideas about antiques, cowboy art and cowboy spurs. In lively detail their histories unfold, along with helpful descriptions of their. A spurs yoke is still secured to the back of the boot heel by straps.
These earliest examples were simple, rugged, sensible strong and utilitarian. The spurs have a substantially dropped shank with 10 point iron rowels. Antique buermann drop shank iron spurs north american. Great prices on an amazing piece of american history. Well, for a change i dont have to wonder about these spurs. This item is a pair of buermann eureka spurs, model 31 on page 20 of buermanns 1923 catalog. Cowboy spurs and their makers centennial series of the. The price difference is likely related to the style, rarity, and general appeal of the spurs.
You will find more spurs in a lifetime of collecting from this catalog than any other brand. He said there is no record of buermann ever using tiffany to do silver work, he had his own people do it. Antique crockett engraved silver mounted western cowboy spurs. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Like the cowboy himself, the way spurs developed was molded by their use and the. These unique collectible spurs were made by buermann from the 1870s to the 1920s. They are difinetly buermann spurs and were made pre 1900. Personalised tottenham hotspur newspaper history book historic. There are many cowboy spurs books that have been written on the history of the. Today they are a standard piece of cowboy equipment and, as with most horse equipment, the design varies widely depending upon the region and the wearer. Unfollow antique spurs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unmarked buermann iron spurs w old straps excellent condition. Learn about the different styles and varieties of western spurs that have emerged throughout the decades in different regions of the american west. Antique silver inlay spurs leather heel strap 6pt rowel 1pr western charro rb55.
Rare august buermann target pattern spurs ladies youth. They are a pair of hercules bronze spurs with horse head decoration. Though equestrian gear has been popular in europe, south america and mexico spanish colonial for centuries, many of the traditional early american cowboy bits and spurs that helped settle the west originally came through the august buermann company founded in new jersey in 1868. A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse or other animal to move forward or laterally while riding. We also offer books about spur, bit and saddle collecting. One of the earliest 1868 and most innovative spur makers, august buermann was both a leader and a follower, who manufactured 443 different spur designs at his peak of popularity. The famous star brand with over 400 spurs and 180 bits pictured and referenced by model number. Indulge a spurs fan with the ultimate spurs memorabilia. Quilting ideas quilting sketch book from luann kessi here are a few. These 1870 to 1990 collectibles feature a 118 wide, serrated rowell. These spurs are well marked and in excellent condition with a great patina showing their age. After joining the army as a substitute at the age of 22 he began making spurs for.
Calvary spurs for sale military collectibles for sale. Over the next 60 years buermann s company produced the most complete catalog of bits and spurs of any company in the us, producing as many as 441 spur styles and 496 bit patterns. Get the best deals on vintage spurs when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on antique spurs when you shop the largest online selection at. As breeches and boots were introduced to the cavalry uniform, the box spur became part of mess dress. Just after he started, an elderly couple who happened to be the parents of my grandpas friend donated these spurs and bit to be used as decoration in the dining area of the club. August buermann us military calvary spurs stamped u. Antique 1914 wwi us buermann marked army cavalry spurs. It is interesting to study the antique spurs and wonder what old cowboy owned them and where they have been. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Originally published just 3 years before buermann was purchased by north and judd manufacturing co. Get the best deals on buermann spurs when you shop the largest online. Most eureka spurs have a manufacture date in the 1880s but these could have been made as. There is still some bluing left on the spurs, nice condition, circa 1900 with good straps.
He fought in the civil war and afterward returned to newark, nj which was a major manufacturing city and worked for alexander barclays company. It is usually used to refine the riding aids commands and to back up the natural aids the leg, seat, hands, and voice. Any serious collector of western wholesale memorabilia or antique cowboy spurs will also. In medieval times, the spurs were a symbol of knighthood and elaborate gold and silver spurs with gemstones and other crazy details became very fashionable.
Spurs are one of the distinctive pieces of equipment that have been used by horsemen throughout the ages. Very rare 5 point rowel pair of spanish colonial mexican antique spurs. Buermann bought out barclay and renamed the company buermann manufacturing co in 1866. You can look in joyce overtons 1997 book, cowboy bits and spurs, where these exact spurs are shown on pg.
I have what i need for the spurs, now i just need to research the history of them. Spurs have a long history though and spur artifacts have been found dating to dates in ancient times when riders would attach wood or bone to their feet to use as spurs. On one side is a star logo and the the letters patd, on the other side also below the strap pin are the words hand forged steel. Nice vintage august buermann star mark spurs w straps. War original antique indian army officer calvary model original 1888 calvary antique spurs u.
Antique buermann fancy california style western cowboy spurs no. Each spurs is marked with a star near one of the buttons. Buermann was a great businessman and bought out barclay and renamed the company buermann manufacturing co in 1866. Antique cowboy spurs this page shows a variety of spurs made by both the old time and contemporary spur makers. These antique buermann western spurs are hand forged with four buttons not the standard two. Cowboy spurs and their makers centennial series of the association of.
Bit and spur company, renalde, crockett spurs, north and judd and buermann are. Antique cowboy spurs with heart shape fresh out of a wild west ranch. We supply access to antique spurs, ladies western spurs and custom. Mexican, spanish colonial, antique spurs high noon. Spur series by dirk fletcher meet your next favorite book. See more ideas about cowboy spurs, spurs western and horse bits. Vintage set of rugged hand made spurs with silver inlay longhorns and beautifully embossed set of leathers. Antique spur collector august buermann bits and spurs. August buermann was born in germany in 1842 but later travelled to the us after taking his apprenticeship in lock smithing. This book will become a standard reference for students, historians, and. Antique buermann cowboy spurs are one of the most famous and sought after designs from one of the most famous makers in cowboy spur history. Old 2 piece buermann drop shank spurs w jingle bobs. Rare set of silver engraved spurs with inmates prison number engraved inside of heel band on each spur.
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