Comments on: Buermann Spurs

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:36:31 +0000

I realize all are referring to spurs, but I purchased what I was told was a Buermann bit. There is no marking on it, other that the decorative engraving on the exterior shank. It is very rustic/crude looking. Did Buermann mark bits with the star also? Are there any governing characteristic of a Buermann bit? Any information you could supply me would be appreciated, or where I can find information. Thanks!!!

By: admin

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:50:27 +0000

Hi Kristy.
If the star brand marking is missing, then yes, it does sound as if they are pre-north and judd! Which will possibly make them older and more valuable!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:43:47 +0000

I am loving this site, and learning the history of these various spur makers. Thank you!!

I have a question. I own a pair of bronze spurs, with an ivy pattern engraved into the bronze, and a silver button in the center of the outside of each spur. There is a faint North and Judd anchor mark near the heel, but no Buermann star mark.

There is a near identical pair for sale on Ebay, that has both the anchor AND the star mark. If I read your site correctly, that means they were made after North and Judd acquired Buermann. But, does the lack of the star mark on my spurs mean they were made prior to the two companies merging? I am just curious how old they are…they are in beautiful condition and it would be hard to believe that they are that old.

Thanks!

By: Dixie

Dixie — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:07:37 +0000

I have two pare of hercules bronze spurs. One has hercules bronze pat’d 4-2015 and a stamped star on it the other pair have a star and anchor stamp and hercules bronze on them. Could you tell me more about them and if they are worth anything. They are in good condition. Thanks

By: admin

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:52:50 +0000

There are probably plenty of people that would be interested in them but you might be best off selling them on eBay.

By: amy hedges

amy hedges — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:42:28 +0000

I am wondering if anyone can tell me of someone that collects Buermann Gal-leg spurs. My father has had multiple pair of gal-legs that were antiques probably when he purchased them. I know that my father has had them for at least 33 years. He is going to let go one of pair of them along with a Gal-Leg bit. They would be awesome for a collector. Please let me know if you or someone you know might be interested in them.

By: Adam Cox

Adam Cox — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:11:21 +0000

I think i have found severl pairs of old August Buerman spurs. Just wanted info

By: admin

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:18:20 +0000

Hi John.

The Goosehead shape just refers to the design of the neck or shank on the spur.
If the neck curves (usually upwards) towards the end, then it is refered to as a goose neck. Imagine a goose’s head and neck and you get the idea.

By: John Rush

John Rush — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:01:10 +0000

I am not sure how your site here works, but, i have a question, seeing your site is related to spurs. I would like to have a book showing the buermann spur collection. I am sticking with collecting buermann spurs because of my granddad. He was a buckaroo in his early yrs., and i have one of his spurs and it’s a buermann goose head. I want to know more about this shape.

Thanks, john