Originally published just 3 years before buermann was purchased by north and judd manufacturing co. Beginning with the franchises early years, readers will experience the teams highest and lowest moments, meet the teams best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the teams story. These unique collectible spurs were made by buermann from the 1870s to the 1920s. 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. August buermann was born on month day 1912, at birth place, new jersey, to august buermann and lydia emelia buermann born gruetzner. Buermann bought out barclay and renamed the company buermann manufacturing co in 1866. History early spurs, believed to have been used by the roman legions of julius caesar, have been unearthed in england. He fought in the civil war and afterward returned to newark, nj which was a major manufacturing city and worked for alexander barclays company.
Became one of big three finest bit and spur makers in the world. This is the concept that some people have a difficult time understanding. These antique buermann western spurs are hand forged with four buttons not the standard two. The famous star brand with over 400 spurs and 180 bits pictured and referenced by model number. August buermann 18421915 immigrated to the us from germany in 1864 and fought in the civil war. Ruined only by being one of the first edition with typos on the spine and p. Shortly after the war he returned to newark and purchased barclays business. It is usually used to refine the riding aids commands and to back up the natural aids the leg, seat, hands, and voice. See more ideas about antiques, cowboy spurs and spurs western. Antique crockett engraved silver mounted western cowboy spurs.
Cowboy spurs and their makers tells the fascinating story of this western art and the artisans and provides a valuable reference for identifying spurs used by riders of texas and the southwest. Marked with a star patent vintage old studded leather straps. Louis jezebel, rocky mountain vamp, wyoming wench, texa. 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. Early roman, greek, and byzantine sculpture did not, however, show horsemen wearing spurs. Collecting of particularly beautiful antique spurs is a popular pastime for some individuals, particularly aficionados of western history and cowboy culture. New listing 1800s august buermann large rowel single spur with heel chain with surface rust. Circa 1870 to 1900, these were identified by a friend of richards, who is an expert and high end collector of spurs, bits and bridles. In the days of chivalry, spurs and the metal from which they were made were a mark of rank. 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. Buermann, founder of the company, manufactured california, mexican and texas spurs, military and police spurs and expensive, handforged, silverinlaid spurs. August buermann immigrated to the us from germany in 1864 and enlisted with the us army. The boots are a rich cordovan shade with a southwestern design to the shafts and toe boxes. 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.
A real nice pair of marked crockett aluminum spurs that are engraved and in very good condition. Early us cavalry august buermann spurs by north american. It is interesting to study the antique spurs and wonder what old cowboy owned them and where they have been. The price difference is likely related to the style, rarity, and general appeal of the spurs. They are hammered with a linear design on one side and rounds on the other theyre 512 long and 4 wide and are hallmarked patd on one side, although it is barely legible, with a 5pointed star on. I got the when football was football one over christmas and it is fantastic. 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. Tottenham hotspur the complete record was first published in 1993 and has now been totally revised and updated and contains the full story of spurs 125 year history in great detail. His special attention to california and southwestern trade set the standard for such work.
In 1926 the company was absorbed by north and judd. These old collectibles feature a 112 wide, 10 point rowell. Professional reprint of the 1923 august buermann bit and spur catalog. They were published for you and for your enjoyment. Spurs are one of the distinctive pieces of equipment that have been used by horsemen throughout the ages. Mustang jackson and slade bower are enjoying the good life as professional bull riders. Edward fred blanchard was a popular early spur maker in the southwestern part of the united states. These books are sold to reference styles and makers. Unfollow buermann spurs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique spurs. One of the most successful mass producer of spurs in the u. Many contemporary spurmakers have brought the craft along to a fine art. See all the latest books such as pochetinnos brave new world and the lane coffee table book.
These 1870 to 1990 collectibles feature a 118 wide, serrated rowell. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Though headquartered in new jersey, ab manufactured california, mexican and texas spurs, employing many of the finest craftsmen from those regions. 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. Antique pair of buermann eureka spurs collectible made etsy. Spurs as modern honours edit just as a medieval knight was said to have earned his spurs, the awarding of spurs has continued in the modern era as an honour bestowed upon individuals. Buermann daisy patd star with ab inside and hand forged steeldark patina. My only complaint would be that it ends on a bit of a sour note the we hate sugar years when it could have ended with the 1999 league cup final success, especially as that is the end of century i dont get why it wasnt included. He worked on various ranches in new mexico and made bits and spurs as a side line. Two pair of very early star marked iron spurs by the prolific buermann.
These really nice, antique buermann cowboy spurs are one of a kind. From the days when a few local schoolboy cricketers gathered to decide how to spend the winter months to the present days of a return to top level european. August buermann historical records and family trees. Over the next 60 years buermanns 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. From 19401948, blanchard was in datil, new mexico during the.
A visit with contemporary spur maker jerry lindley, with pictures of him at work, traces the process and mechanics of hand forging spurs and decorating. Value of old antique spurs antique spur collector values. Buermann daisy patd star with ab inside and hand forged. These are stamped with his trade mark 5point star and steel silver. Mens leather cowboy boots and august buermann spurs ebth. He was born near magdalena, new mexico on september 26, 1894. He apprenticed as a locksmith in germany and he arrived in new york aug. Buy online, view images and see past prices for buermann spurs. The spurs are from the early 1900s, possibly wwi era. Early on buermann began to patent features on his bits, and spurs.
This page shows a variety of spurs made by both the old time and contemporary spur makers. August buermann was born in sattenhausen, germany aug. These antique buermann cowboy spurs have more than their share of historyif only they could talk. These spurs are well marked and in excellent condition with a great patina showing their age. Cowboy spurs and their makers centennial series of the. The august buermann spurs feature leather straps and silver tone spurs. We also offer books about spur, bit and saddle collecting.
August was born on january 7 1877, in newark, essex, new jersey. Old 2 piece buermann drop shank spurs w jingle bobs. San antonio spurs is a beginners history of the nbas san antonio spurs. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique. This item is a pair of buermann eureka spurs, model 31 on page 20 of buermanns 1923 catalog. The romans developed spurs in order to have a way to steer their horses with their legs, while leaving their hands free to fight. Buermann was a great businessman and bought out barclay and renamed the company buermann manufacturing co in 1866. The history of the san antonio spurs presents an appallingly sketchy story of one of the most successful franchises in recent sports history, written at about a fourthgrade level, it simply doesnt do the franchise or its players justice. Buermann patented steel silver and hercules bronze.
When the country boys encounter a city chick, everyones in for the ride of their life. Whether you are looking for a purely utilitarian riding spur or a cowboy spur that will get you noticed on the dance floor, we have quality western spurs that will fit your needs. Most eureka spurs have a manufacture date in the 1880s but these could have been made as. Over the next 60 years buermanns company produced the most complete catalog of bits and spurs of any company in the us, producing as. Spurs books brave new world, the lane, programme official. August buermann spurs antique spurs old spurs rare spur.