You wont want to miss the sale of this one of a kind collection. Spurs for western riding tend to be heavier, often decorated, and have rowels that rotate. Get the best deals on crockett spurs when you shop the largest online. Vintage crockett renalde spurs arched shank leather stirrups cowboy collectible. These three books are essential if you are interested in crockett bits and spurs. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs ruxtons trading post. Moustache moustache made crockett silver spurs hand. Oscar crockett, born in pecos city, texas in 1887 and learned spurmaking at an early age. Our listing is the most complete online guide to famous bit and spur makers. Crockett iron spurs with silver overlays marked under strap button all ori. We pay hundred or thousands for rare and valuable spurs and bits. Famous makers such as crockett or renalde are very popular amongst collectors and you can sometimes pick up a very. What i like about your spurs is they are in excellent condition. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Historical belt buckles native american beaded baby, youth moccasins. 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. One of the better known names when it comes to antique and vintage. This article covers the process of making a welded shank spur. In the 1934 mcchesney catalog as shown in the book, j. Both heel chains are old but of different link designs.
A real nice pair of marked crockett aluminum spurs that are engraved and in very good condition. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f romer for colt. Collectible bits identification and value guide old spurs. 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. The spurs are sized by boot sizes so please state your boot size when ordering. Heel band width 1 18 inches, shank length 2 12 inches, and 2 inch 20 point rowels. Marked crockett renalde silver mounted arrowshank spurs. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil. Cheyenne splitrowels replaced 40 yrs ago history available.
They are browned steel with hand engraved silver overlays. Thank you for viewing our store,we have for sale a pair of 1960s crockettrenalde spurs. We happened onto these new old spurs from the 1950s and 60s. Leddy, donn leson, roohide, advantage reining saddles, broken horn, ryons and coats to name a few. Skinner, grandson of oscar crockett, reestablished and incorporated the crockett bit and spur co. Often known as renalde crockett spurs, crockett renalde spurs or cr spurs, the name manufacture of the. Marked star steel silver w a star viisalia stock saddle co. Crockett spurs with great metal etch and tooled leather. In january 1920 oscar crockett 18871942 and his uncle w. I dont ride with spurs so much anymore since all my horses 4 are very well trained and they dont care for spurs so much.
Tfore, they are rusted and worn just as they were when they were in use. Listing of famous bit and spur makers antique spur collector. Crockett produced a wide array of styles and published catalogs to advertise them. 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. Need help appraising or selling your antique bits and spurs. Once crockett had been bought by a larger company owned by jim renalde, their spurs were marked with the initials cr, which stood for crockett renalde. A terrific piece of saddlery history, fob 1 34 x 2. Garcia fancy silver mtd spurs, indian chief in war bonnet, 12 pt rowels. Crockett thought to be very early examples of his work. Crockett spur catalog images, crockett spur identification pictures, crockett spur photos. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for collectible western americana spurs. Buy online, view images and see past prices for crockettrenalde silver overlay parade spurs.
Measures about 3 14 inches inside across the top of the yoke opening and about 3 inches inside depth of metal yoke. Get the best deal for collectible western americana spurs from the largest. Since this is a working cowboy spur, i will start off with the specifications. Bit and spur company product categories crockett renald. These spurs are very worn and represent some great southwest history. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique. Oscar crockett was born in pecos city, texas in 1887 to a family that knew cowboying and blacksmithing. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. He became owner of the crockett bit and spur company in boulder, colorado in the 40s and died in 1949. 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.
Pair of 1960s crockettrenalde spurs, western spurs, cowboy. The company continued to produce bits and spurs marked crockett. The original crockett bit and spur company the original. Often known as renalde crockett spurs, crockett renalde spurs or cr spurs, the name manufacture of the crockett spurs company was bought by james renalde of the denver metals foundry company in 1951 james and his son jim renalde also later purchased the kelly bit and spur company in 1965 making them probably the largest owner of spur making equipment, patents and techniques in. If you are interested in these vintage spurs just let us know and we will send you pictures of the remaining spurs. At any given time cowdog saddles stocks many of the finest western saddles found anywhere, including bobs custom saddles, m. Unfollow cowboy spurs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. These o crockett spurs are the quarter moon and star pattern that were the largest size oscar crockett made with an 1 14 inch heel band. Get the best deal for crockett spurs from the largest online selection at.
Jaydon jones silver mounted them, making them a one of a kind spur. Spurs are worn with the tip of the neck pointed downward, sitting on the spur rest of the riding boot, if there is one, with the buckle of the spur strap worn on the outside of the foot. Crockett spurs catalog images reference images from old crockett catalogs. Montana fall gatherin western art collectibles auction day 2. We also offer books about spur, bit and saddle collecting. 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. If you are still struggling to be sure who manufactured a spur then it is possible to narrow down the possibilities and see if you are still left with crockett.
Often known as renalde crockett spurs, crockett renalde spurs or cr spurs, the name manufacture of the crockett spurs company was bought by james renalde of the denver metals foundry company in 1951. In 1938 they introducedairplane metal aluminum spurs and bits. Warm arms, hot lead spur mccoy was on the trail of more. His wife continued to operate the company until 1951 when she sold it to james renalde. Robert pershing and is listed as a portrait of pearson, probably in his 70s. Crockett spurs large crockett spurs with chap guards. Oscar crockett spurs antique spurs old spurs rare spur. Keep in mind that when these spurs were made, the rowels had to be individually made also.
It is significant that these spurs have not been pollished out or refinished in any way. May 24, 2017 9221 vintage sterling silver mounted crockett renalde solid shank curb bit. They are also double mounted which cost a little more than mounting silver on only one side of each spur. Many collectors feel restoration attempts of this kind decrease the value of collectables. Sign in to subscribe to lot closing notification 283 crockett renalde etched aluminum spurs, 16 pt.
After his brother arthur, oscar wanted to also become a maker of cowboy spurs and after watching his brothers work he gained the skills and knowledge to manufacture his own oscar began to also produce other items such as belt buckles and buttons as part of the crockett bit and spur. Heavy vintage cr crockett renalde cowboy riding spurs. In medieval times, the spurs were a symbol of knighthood and elaborate gold and silver spurs with gemstones and other crazy details became very fashionable. The spurs are available with straight buttons only. Crockett bit and spur company autrys collections onlines. Spurs books brave new world, the lane, programme official. Our address is ruxtons trading post, 22 ruxton avenue, manitou springs, colorado 80829. Crockett into the 60 s but it was later rebranded as crockettrenalde. Find crockett spurs and vintage spurs from a vast selection of spurs. A special notice printed on the back cover mentions shortages of materials and delivery is dependent upon availability of materials. His older brother introduced him to bit and spur making and oscar caught the bug. For your collection we offer for sale a pair of large crockett renalde spurs with tooled.
Like the cowboy himself, the way spurs developed was molded by their use and the. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil war, spur. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1965 the crockett bit and spur company acquired kelly and became. The spinners are held on by screws that have been bent over. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil war. In lively detail their histories unfold, along with helpful descriptions of their. Jun 10, 2015 crockett had long been out of business and they made a fine product that the cowboys and cowgirls really liked.
The now famous crockett spurs were created by oscar crockett who was born in pecos, texas in 1887. Antique spur collector oscar crockett bits and spurs value. Shop in antiquespurs from own a piece of the oldwest. Shop ebay for great deals on western americana collectibles. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book. Crockett ran the crockett bit and spur company through the manager and but in 1951 the company was sold to james renalde. I know, becuase i wore them here on the circle s ranch for a couple of years. Crockett silver mtd mustache spurs wfancy straps with flying eagle quarters, spurs marked on edge of band. Crockett renalde spurs vintage with leather straps cowboy boots western wear these have dirt and wear from use and storage and appear to be in useable condition overall. Spur making there are at least three different spur making processes. We have lots of crockett bits and spurs in our ebay store. Maybe the most important control mechanism though is the bridle which is made up of the bit, headstall, and reins. Vintage spurs handmade spurs rare antique and collectible.
Get the best deals on collectible western americana spurs when you shop the largest. Buermann indian chief high port bit, brass cricket. This book will become a standard reference for students, historians, and. Stunning group of 2 pairs of crockettrenalde spurs item was passed. Please plan to attend this auction for an opportunity to buy. Moustache premium cr crockett renalde silver mounted hand made cowboy level spurs. These ocrockett spurs are the quarter moon and star pattern that were the largest size oscar crockett made with an 1 14 inch heel band. See all the latest books such as pochetinnos brave new world and the lane coffee table book.
Spur crockett renalde western cowboy horse riding tack cr. You have to look close to see the difference in the rowels. All spurs are available with brands or initials in place of the outside silver mounting. Gunsmith for sam colt by esteemed colt paterson researcher dr. Spur crockett renalde one only metal western cowboy vintage horse riding tack. If there was a popular style cowboys were looking for crockett made sure he could sell it to them. Has cr horseshoe mark on both side metal strap holders. After oscars death and the company was acquired by renalde the spurs were also stamped with a horseshoe cr symbol. Great deals from own a piece of the oldwest in antique. Vintage crockett renalde spurs arched shank leather.
Prison made silver overlay spurs with great etched design and tooled. Spurs have long had a romantic reputation as a symbol of the old west, cowboys, and all the associations that those things entail. Daguerreotype portrait identified as gunsmith john pearson. Youll find new or used products in western americana collectibles on ebay. The rowells, band width, and shank length may all be changed for a totally custom look. They are from the teens or early 1920s and have the original oscar crockett chasing around the silver mountings that arent found on any later crockett spurs. Highly collectible pair of marked crockett spurs with old spur straps. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for vintage spurs. Buy online, view images and see past prices for large crockett renalde spurs with straps.