Spanish colonial influence on bits and spurs in america. Red mccombs, bought the team and moved it to san antonio, renaming it the spurs. Cowboy renalde hand crockett hand cr silver spurs cr. They climbed aboard giant neoprene rafts and fiberglass. Historybiography saddles are seats for the rider, fastened to an animals back by means of a cinch, a wide strap that goes around the animal at a point about four inches behind the forelegs. This webpage contains a catalog of old west, cowboy and military spurs. A good pair of collectible spurs offered without reserve. 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. Mullendore ii, who was murdered in 1970 in one of the most famous unsolved murder cases in oklahoma history. Estate auction roger wilmot estate and guest consignors johnson county fairgrounds buffalo, wyoming saturday february 8, 2020 9. The history of bits and spurs in north america begins with the spanish conquistadors who first came to the new world in the 1500s. Cattle brand book collection south dakota livestock brand book cattle branding iron. Find out why the history of tottenham fc book is the no. Look at the detail and the incredible amount of information available, permanently on this cd.
Crockett bit and spur company autrys collections onlines. Great books about current and former spurs players and spurs managers and the history of tottenham hotspur football club. Oscar crockett was born in pecos city, texas in 1887 to a family that knew cowboying and blacksmithing. Methods of payment accepted are cash, check or credit card, day of auction. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique. Get the best deals on crockett spurs when you shop the largest. Spurs have long had a romantic reputation as a symbol of the old west, cowboys, and all the associations that those things entail. At this low point in franchise history, a group of san antonio businessmen, including angelo drossos, john schaefer, art burdick, and b. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs item. Home tom balding bits and spurs quality, bits, spurs.
Antique crockett engraved silver mounted western cowboy spurs. Tottenham hotspur football books, dvds and merchandise. Please plan to attend this auction for an opportunity to buy. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique spurs.
This personalised tottenham hotspur football book documents every unforgettable and historically significant achievement of the one and only spurs. Vintage office decor, achilles carousel, rubber stamp holder, us government issued, rubber stamps. Value of old antique spurs antique spur collector values. Come back and visit often and trade with us when you can. These three books are essential if you are interested in crockett bits and spurs. For a statistical breakdown by season, see list of tottenham hotspur f.
If you send us pictures of your spurs then we can tell you pretty much everything you want to know about them including the history, maker, and of course, how much you can sell them for in. Packed full of photographs and a comprehensive guide to the makers stamps found on spurs, you will find this book to be an amazing tome of information. There are several distinct eras in the history of the san antonio spurs, and author jan hubbard takes you behind the scenes and into the locker room for each one of them. From the wild days of the dallas chaparrals to how george gervin was stashed in a motel room to how jimmy silas and larry.
Tom russell releases new book western expressionism by bill reynolds february 14, 2020. All these books have been published, but some are obviously now only available through. Partrade trading company distributor for bits, spurs and. The indian trader newspaper april 2019 celebrating 50. The original crockett bit and spur company the original.
Nov 12, 2012 you also learn what it means to be a spurs supporter and the spurs way, which essentially is not just about winning, but winning in the right way and a stylish way to boot. He had just introduced a rodeo line of bits and spurs that helped increase his value. Ruined only by being one of the first edition with typos on the spine and p. The history of the san antonio spurs by jan hubbard. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs ruxtons trading post. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f romer for colt arms be worth. There are spurs from george wayman, a legendary osage county sheriff, and rancher e. Value of old antique spurs the good news is that if you are looking to find out how much your antique spurs are worth then you have come to the right place. Indulge a spurs fan with the ultimate spurs memorabilia.
Top recommended books include tottenham hotspur fc. Jaydon jones silver mounted them, making them a one of a kind spur. Complete online bidding terms available by clicking the link above. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil.
Bjorklun bit and spur and western auction by michael auction service is coming to julesburg co. His older brother introduced him to bit and spur making and oscar caught the bug. Some western saddles will also have a second strap known as a flank or back cinch that fastens at the rear of the saddle and goes around the widest part. 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. The good news is that if you are looking to find out how much your antique spurs are worth then you have come to the right place. Tottenham hotspur football club is a football club based in tottenham, north london, england. Encompassing the crockett and kelly spurs companies are very collectible items. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. We pay hundred or thousands for rare and valuable spurs and bits. These spurs have a 1 band with the silver mounted bull. The early crockett spurs in rare patterns can be quite valuable but many of the more common patterns and modern produced bits and spurs are quite common.
Les father, norman, looked for the silver craftsmen to start making incredible silver items and thus started his making of spurs and bits. Our listing is the most complete online guide to famous bit and spur makers. Moustache premium cr crockett renalde silver mounted hand made cowboy level spurs. Oscar crockett spur value and information antique spurs. If you are interested in these vintage spurs just let us know and we will send you pictures of the remaining spurs. He frequently gave tours of his homemade museum to schoolchildren and curiosity seekers, played music for. Crockett spent his early childhood driving cattle and at 23 he rode a train to kansas city where he got a job working in a blacksmith shop. Makers spurs on crockett bands crockett edge ranch. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An attractive spur with a place for a brand or initials. Our address is ruxtons trading post, 22 ruxton avenue, manitou springs, colorado 80829. Grouping of spurs, including one pair by crockettrenalde 1 crockettrenalde spurs, single mounted, lightly engraved, drop shanks with chap guards, toothed rowels, tooled leather straps. Offered for auction a very nice pair of renalde spurs with signed straps made by renowned leather crafstman dustin heisman of oregon.
This tottenham newspaper headlines book features the highs and lows in their history. The ultimate book of tottenham trivia plus many more in the tottenham hotspur online bookshop. It was also common for the wearers to request custom styles and designs, making it difficult to identify one brand from. In later years kelly put out an inexpensive spur marked rodeo.
Measuring 3 inches at the heal x 6 inches long with engraving and 9 point rowels. This read aloud childrens book is beautifully illustrated with full color drawings throughout. Moustache moustache made crockett silver spurs hand. Brannian auction, llc buffalo, wyoming wyoming auction. Leddy, donn leson, roohide, advantage reining saddles, broken horn, ryons and coats to name a few. Crockett renalde spurs jd aplan spur straps anchor spurs kelly spurs. Collectible bits identification and value guide old spurs. Spurs books brave new world, the lane, programme official. The perception of spurs attached to cowboy boots probably evokes cliched images of cowboy boots and the wild west, but many years ago the manufacturing of spurs was a respected art form, and one which was very much in demand. New listing crockett collectable western spurs riding rodeo straps bull south home decor. All in all, the biography of tottenham hotspur is a very good read and a book which is very hard to put down. We carry a full line of saddles, saddle pads, bits, spurs and all your riding needs. The story was published in february 1923 in munseys magazine and included in robbins 1926 short story collection who wants a green bottle.
At any given time cowdog saddles stocks many of the finest western saddles found anywhere, including bobs custom saddles, m. The bit is marked renalde crockett it is a curb bit with a 5 inch mouth. This book contains information, history and interviews with the spur makers, associates and family members of such greats as renalde and crockett. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Silver mounted cr victory crockett renalde ladies hand satellite made cowboy spurs. He sold his business to jim renalde of denver, colorado, and went to live with his son jack in oceanside, california. Were happy to help you determine the age, rarity and value of your crockett bits and spurs, just call or email us with pictures and were happy to help. See all the latest books such as pochetinnos brave new world and the lane coffee table book. Bit and spur company product categories crockett renald. Crockett ran the crockett bit and spur company through the manager and but in 1951 the company was sold to james renalde. Cowboy ranch cowboy images cow ears texas cowboys texas ranch branding iron texas history gado ranch life. The spurs have played basketball in san antonio since 1836, when davy crockett the teams founder invented the slam dunk a few hours before being killed at the battle of the alamo.
Mcchesney, a lifetime, a legacy by lee jacobs they show their own model number 145 with a wider. Very good with mild wear and some scattered patina. Oscar crockett spurs antique spurs old spurs rare spur. Listing of famous bit and spur makers antique spur collector. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f. Mcchesney died in 1928, enid justin the owner of nacona boot company bought his company and moved it to nacona, texas in 1929. The lane the official history of the world famous home of the spurs. Get all the latest information on events, sales and offers. The cross sports book awards illustrated book of the year. Need help appraising or selling your antique bits and spurs. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs ruxtons. Collectible bits identification and value guide a rider communicates with a horse in many ways, from a prod of the spurs, to voice commands, weight distribution, etc. Mcchesney, a lifetime, a legacy by lee jacobs they show their own model number 145 with a wider heel band but very similar to the crockett and kelly brothers model 145s. Crockett renalde bit and crockett spur aluminum this is one spur marked crockett it has a 3 inch heel opening, 2 inch 9 point rowel, and it is 6 12 inches long.
We also do apraisals for hesston buckle collections, saddles, other old west collectibles, and native american collectibles. In 1932 the story became the basis for the tod browning produced film freaks. In the 1934 mcchesney catalog as shown in the book, j. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil war. Find the auction date and venue, auction items for sale, and learn how to bid. The indian trader newspaper june 2019 celebrating 50. You can look in joyce overtons 1997 book, cowboy bits and spurs, where these exact spurs are shown on pg. Bjorklun bit and spur and western auction, julesburg.
These spurs are simply marked garcia and i purchased years ago in the salinas area. The renalde spurs company is the largest maker of cowboy spurs in america. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book. We happened onto these new old spurs from the 1950s and 60s. A special notice printed on the back cover mentions shortages of materials and delivery is dependent upon availability of materials. This beautiful coffee table book celebrates the history of white hart lane the world famous home of the spurs since 1899 as an exciting new future looms in n17. Robert bob was a 53yearold roofing contractor when he wrote this story, in 1973, in response to his childrens questions about how this wonderful holiday book tells the story of silver spurs, the tiniest of elves, who helps santa solve his.
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