Mexican Chihuahua Spurs

Another popular collectors item and one that is quite widely traded at shows and online are the Mexican spurs, worn by the Vaqeuero (the Spanish name in the US for cowboys or cattle herders).  These cast iron spurs were quite basic in design and often had very minimal flair or silver-work, but their unique look have made them very desirable to collectors.

The hall-marks of a pair of Mexican cowboy spurs can be summarized as follows:

  • Larger rowells with many points.
  • Simple design.
  • Basic or crude patterning or surface design.
  • Chunky or larger heel-bands.

The Mexican boot spur may also have a "Pajados" or "Jingle Bob" attached.  The Jingle Bob is a item that attaches to the rowell. This item gives the cowboy spur its distinctive jingle sound when walking.

mexican cowboy spurs

Vintage pair of Mexican Chihuahua style child size spurs
Vintage pair of Mexican Chihuahua style child size spurs
$325.00
ANTIQUE 1800s HUGE CAST IRON 5 ROWEL CHIHUAHUA MEXICAN PAIR OF SPURS
ANTIQUE 1800s HUGE CAST IRON 5 ROWEL CHIHUAHUA MEXICAN PAIR OF SPURS
$225.00
New Womens Weaver Leather RASP CHIHUAHUA SPURS 3 4 Band Shank 18 Point rowel
New Womens Weaver Leather RASP CHIHUAHUA SPURS 3 4 Band Shank 18 Point rowel
$66.99
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 15C FREE SHIPPING
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 15C FREE SHIPPING
$19.95
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 18C FREE SHIPPING
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 18C FREE SHIPPING
$24.95
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 11C FREE SHIPPING
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 11C FREE SHIPPING
$19.95
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 16C FREE SHIPPING
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 16C FREE SHIPPING
$19.95
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 8C FREE SHIPPING
HANDMADE CHIHUAHUA VAQUERO SPURS HAND ENGRAVED UNIQUE SET 8C FREE SHIPPING
$19.95
ANTIQUE EARLY PANCHO VILLA ERA MEXICAN CHIHUAHUA STYLE CALIFORNIA VAQUERO SPURS
ANTIQUE EARLY PANCHO VILLA ERA MEXICAN CHIHUAHUA STYLE CALIFORNIA VAQUERO SPURS
$2,800.00