History
North and Judd spurs (N&J) are one of the most collectible types of saddlery hardware, cowboy equipment and especially western spurs. From their humble beginnings in pre 1800 to the well known North & Judd Manufacturing Company of Connecticut in 1878, North and Judd have become one of the finest makers of boot spurs.
From the flamboyant to the plain, the style and design of these parts of American history are highly sought after in the minds of Heel Spur collectors. North and Judd were responsible for manufacturing and supplying the US army during the Civil war and by the early 1900s had over 500 staff working for them.
If you are interested in purchasing a set of these spurs, make sure they are marked with the famous North & Judd Anchor. The anchor trademark which was used on all of their saddlery hardware including bits, buckles, rings, terrets and harnesses is the recognized mark of a quality maker.
Identification
All of the North and Judd Spurs were made from either Iron, Brass or Bronze. The processes also involved nickel plating, electro-brass plating or just burnished and polished.
Always look for the Anchor brand mark on the spurs or items you are purchasing.
You may wish to bear in mind that in 1926, North and Judd acquired the Buermann Company, their competitor and a well known maker of spurs, bits and stirrups.
The famous Buermann Star brand and trademark was transferred to North and Judd who changed its use slightly. The Buermann spurs made under the ownership of N&J were now stamped with a small star under the outside buttons.
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 North Judd Heart Button Spurs $125.00 |
 Single drop Shank anchor North and Judd Western Cowboy Boot Spur 10 point Rowel $25.00 |
 Cowboy Spurs STAR STEEL SILVER August Buermann STEERHEAD ENGRAVED Hair Pullers $75.00 |
 Vintage childrens womens North Judd spurs set with straps no reserve $55.00 |
 Vintage North Judd Spurs with Anchor Mark and spur straps $100.00 |
 Vintage Pair Buermann North Judd Hercules Bronze Horse Head Spurs $245.00 |
 Vintage Buermann North Judd Western Riding Spurs with Leather Straps Chains $369.99 |
 ANTIQUE VINTAGE NORTH AND JUDD SPUR WITH HEART BUTTON $49.00 |
 Vintage cowboy spurs North Judd $75.00 |
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Value of sun & moon iron anchor spurs, possible date of production.???
I have a pair of Spurs I believe are North and Judd’s solid silver with outer stamp and engraving with Pat number 4-2015 with a star under the Pat number,any info would be appreciated
I purchased these spurs in southern Idaho near 30 year’s ago, thanks
What is the best way to sell North and Judd(Buermann with star trademark)? Very good condition with original leather straps.
eBay would be your best bet – I know lots of readers here buy and sell from there.
I have a pair of north and judd spurs im trying to date them.