This book is a must if you are interested in collecting anything related to western american memorabilia. The book, part of a 3 part series on cowboy gear, features photographs by David R. Stoecklein showing cowboys spurs and related items in glorious color and in perfect detail.
The amazing workmanship can be seen in each of the items that David has chosen to photograph and they are all stunning images and great examples of the skill of their makers.
You will be able to learn about the different styles and types of cowboy spurs and how they changed through the ages and how they differed in different parts of the country. You will also be able to see great examples of Mexican and Spanish spurs.
With each photograph comes a back story of the item being shown which only adds to the richness of the images you are looking at.
If you are an antique cowboy spurs collector or are interested in fine vintage American items, then this book will be a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Buy the book at Amazon now.
See a list of other books by David R. Stoecklein
featuring Western American photographs and information.
Posted by admin at 5:51 am on April 8th, 2009. No comments... »
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If you are looking for the best pair of antique western spurs to add to your collection, you might want to consider getting yourself a pair of Full Mounted Spurs or Double Mounted Spurs.
This term refers to the extra designs, images or “flash” that are mounted all around both sides of the cowboy spur – inside and out. Most spurs are half mounted, only showing designs on the outside but there are pairs where the maker has decided to put as much silver onto them as possible.
The double mounted spurs will cost more money and will generally be more valuable as a collectors item as the extra amount of the silver, copper or bronze will add to the overall value.
Posted by admin at 6:36 am on March 5th, 2009. One comment... »
Categories: Main Content. Tags: Flash, Images, Money, Pairs, Silver Copper, Spur, Western Spurs.
When purchasing a pair of cowboy spurs or vintage cowboy spurs, it is important to know as much information about the item you are buying. As you become more proficient in knowing the marks of the spur makers and the different designs of rowels, you will be able to spot a pair of North and Judd spurs a mile away.
The term Half Mounted Spurs refers to the silver decoration adorning the spur itself. Half Mounted means that the silver is only visible on one half of the spur – usually the outside so that others can see the decoration.
Half Mounted Spurs can feature a wide range of designs of silver, bronze or copper decals, patterns or motifs. I suspect you could even get a pair with your name mounted on too – if you really wanted!
If you look at the picture above you can see that the silver decoration is only on the outside of the spur, not on the inside.
Posted by admin at 6:28 am on March 4th, 2009. No comments... »
Categories: Main Content. Tags: Copper, Cowboy Spurs, Different Designs, Motifs, Purchasing, Rowels, Silver Decoration, Spur, Vintage Cowboy.
When you talk about Cowboy Spurs and the makers of western bits, buckles, spurs and tack there are 3 famous makers, refered to as “The BIG 3″ that are most common. Collectors of western memorabillia know these makers as a testament of quality, originality and genuine American history.
- North and Judd
- Renalde
- Crockett
The 3 companies all have simple, small groundings in the manufacturing of spurs and eventually all became one company under the brand of Crockett Renalde before the company finally closed.
There has never been a better trio of hand craftsmen than the skill and experience behind people such as Jim Renalde
Posted by admin at 4:17 pm on February 20th, 2009. 4 comments... »
Categories: Main Content. Tags: 3g, American History, Buckles, Cowboy Spurs, Craftsmen, Crockett Renalde, Geobay, Iphone, Memorabillia, Originality, Spur, Testament, Trio, Western Bits, Western Spurs, Western Tack.
Just a reminder that the Mid States Bit and Spur swap is on this weekend.
It will start at 12:30pm on Saturday the 10th of Jan at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. The swap is located in the Claremore Room.
Map
Come along and bring your gear – there will be no official stands selling spurs – only what people bring along.
The Museum also has lots of old cowboy spurs and other indian stuff to look at.
More information can be found over at the offical Mid States Bit and Spur Swap events website.
If you do attend, let me know how it goes. I can’t make it.
Posted by admin at 3:21 pm on January 7th, 2009. No comments... »
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