Marked crockett renalde silver mounted arrowshank spurs. Crockett spurs catalog images reference images from old crockett catalogs. In january 1920 oscar crockett 18871942 and his uncle w. You wont want to miss the sale of this one of a kind collection. Please plan to attend this auction for an opportunity to buy. Spur making there are at least three different spur making processes.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for collectible western americana spurs. Since this is a working cowboy spur, i will start off with the specifications. Crockett bit and spur company autrys collections onlines. Leddy, donn leson, roohide, advantage reining saddles, broken horn, ryons and coats to name a few. Jun 10, 2015 crockett had long been out of business and they made a fine product that the cowboys and cowgirls really liked. Spurs have long had a romantic reputation as a symbol of the old west, cowboys, and all the associations that those things entail. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book. 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. Crockett iron spurs with silver overlays marked under strap button all ori. One of the better known names when it comes to antique and vintage. What i like about your spurs is they are in excellent condition. The rowells, band width, and shank length may all be changed for a totally custom look. Spurs for western riding tend to be heavier, often decorated, and have rowels that rotate. Thank you for viewing our store,we have for sale a pair of 1960s crockettrenalde spurs.
Crockett spurs large crockett spurs with chap guards. After oscars death and the company was acquired by renalde the spurs were also stamped with a horseshoe cr symbol. Cheyenne splitrowels replaced 40 yrs ago history available. Historical belt buckles native american beaded baby, youth moccasins. 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.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This book will become a standard reference for students, historians, and. Sign in to subscribe to lot closing notification 283 crockett renalde etched aluminum spurs, 16 pt. This article covers the process of making a welded shank spur. Spur crockett renalde one only metal western cowboy vintage horse riding tack. Spurs have a long history though and spur artifacts have been found dating to dates in ancient times when riders would attach wood or bone to their feet to use as spurs. Find crockett spurs and vintage spurs from a vast selection of spurs. The spinners are held on by screws that have been bent over. Antique spur collector oscar crockett bits and spurs value. Collectible bits identification and value guide old spurs. The original crockett bit and spur company the original. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs ruxtons.
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. Crockett silver mtd mustache spurs wfancy straps with flying eagle quarters, spurs marked on edge of band. Our listing is the most complete online guide to famous bit and spur makers. A real nice pair of marked crockett aluminum spurs that are engraved and in very good condition. Buy online, view images and see past prices for large crockett renalde spurs with straps. A special notice printed on the back cover mentions shortages of materials and delivery is dependent upon availability of materials. In 1965 the crockett bit and spur company acquired kelly and became. Unfollow cowboy spurs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shop in antiquespurs from own a piece of the oldwest. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Crockett produced a wide array of styles and published catalogs to advertise them.
Like the cowboy himself, the way spurs developed was molded by their use and the. Crockett into the 60 s but it was later rebranded as crockettrenalde. Robert pershing and is listed as a portrait of pearson, probably in his 70s. Bit and spur company product categories crockett renald.
I know, becuase i wore them here on the circle s ranch for a couple of years. 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. Measures about 3 14 inches inside across the top of the yoke opening and about 3 inches inside depth of metal yoke. Warm arms, hot lead spur mccoy was on the trail of more. Crockett spur catalog images, crockett spur identification pictures, crockett spur photos. If you are interested in these vintage spurs just let us know and we will send you pictures of the remaining spurs. They are also double mounted which cost a little more than mounting silver on only one side of each 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. Daguerreotype portrait identified as gunsmith john pearson.
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. Pair of 1960s crockettrenalde spurs, western spurs, cowboy. Listing of famous bit and spur makers antique spur collector. 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. Buy online, view images and see past prices for crockettrenalde silver overlay parade spurs. In 1938 they introducedairplane metal aluminum spurs and bits. Get the best deal for collectible western americana spurs from the largest. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil war. Great deals from own a piece of the oldwest in antique. 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. 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. Get the best deal for crockett spurs from the largest online selection at. We also offer books about spur, bit and saddle collecting. The company continued to produce bits and spurs marked crockett. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f romer for colt.
Gunsmith for sam colt by esteemed colt paterson researcher dr. Sep 5, 2015 100s of antique horse bits from the 1500s to the early and mid 1900s. Both heel chains are old but of different link designs. 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. 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. These spurs are very worn and represent some great southwest history. We happened onto these new old spurs from the 1950s and 60s.
Moustache premium cr crockett renalde silver mounted hand made cowboy level spurs. Highly collectible pair of marked crockett spurs with old spur straps. Montana fall gatherin western art collectibles auction day 2. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Vintage spurs handmade spurs rare antique and collectible. Need help appraising or selling your antique bits and spurs. Get the best deals on crockett spurs when you shop the largest online. In lively detail their histories unfold, along with helpful descriptions of their. The now famous crockett spurs were created by oscar crockett who was born in pecos, texas in 1887. Crockett ran the crockett bit and spur company through the manager and but in 1951 the company was sold to james renalde.
Our address is ruxtons trading post, 22 ruxton avenue, manitou springs, colorado 80829. He became owner of the crockett bit and spur company in boulder, colorado in the 40s and died in 1949. His wife continued to operate the company until 1951 when she sold it to james renalde. Oscar crockett, born in pecos city, texas in 1887 and learned spurmaking at an early age. Buermann indian chief high port bit, brass cricket. Skinner, grandson of oscar crockett, reestablished and incorporated the crockett bit and spur co. May 24, 2017 9221 vintage sterling silver mounted crockett renalde solid shank curb bit. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil. 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. Oscar crockett spurs antique spurs old spurs rare spur. Crockett spurs with great metal etch and tooled leather. 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. Crockett thought to be very early examples of his work.
His older brother introduced him to bit and spur making and oscar caught the bug. Has cr horseshoe mark on both side metal strap holders. 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. See all the latest books such as pochetinnos brave new world and the lane coffee table book. All spurs are available with brands or initials in place of the outside silver mounting. The spurs are sized by boot sizes so please state your boot size when ordering. Garcia fancy silver mtd spurs, indian chief in war bonnet, 12 pt rowels.
Prison made silver overlay spurs with great etched design and tooled. Youll find new or used products in western americana collectibles on ebay. Many collectors feel restoration attempts of this kind decrease the value of collectables. Vintage crockett renalde spurs arched shank leather stirrups cowboy collectible.
Stunning group of 2 pairs of crockettrenalde spurs item was passed. 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. It is significant that these spurs have not been pollished out or refinished in any way. They are browned steel with hand engraved silver overlays. You have to look close to see the difference in the rowels. Famous makers such as crockett or renalde are very popular amongst collectors and you can sometimes pick up a very. Keep in mind that when these spurs were made, the rowels had to be individually made also. Tfore, they are rusted and worn just as they were when they were in use. Value and history of one pair of crockett spurs ruxtons trading post. Oscar crockett was born in pecos city, texas in 1887 to a family that knew cowboying and blacksmithing. Heavy vintage cr crockett renalde cowboy riding spurs. 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.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for vintage spurs. If there was a popular style cowboys were looking for crockett made sure he could sell it to them. 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. 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. Vintage crockett renalde spurs arched shank leather. In the 1934 mcchesney catalog as shown in the book, j. Jaydon jones silver mounted them, making them a one of a kind spur. Heel band width 1 18 inches, shank length 2 12 inches, and 2 inch 20 point rowels. We pay hundred or thousands for rare and valuable spurs and bits. Spur crockett renalde western cowboy horse riding tack cr. Often known as renalde crockett spurs, crockett renalde spurs or cr spurs, the name manufacture of the. Vintage cowboy and military spurs, anchor, kelly, civil war, spur.
Spurs books brave new world, the lane, programme official. For your collection we offer for sale a pair of large crockett renalde spurs with tooled. Moustache moustache made crockett silver spurs hand. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique. Oscar crockett makers marks oscar crocketts work was usually stamped simply crockett by either the button or inside the heel band. These three books are essential if you are interested in crockett bits and spurs. At any given time cowdog saddles stocks many of the finest western saddles found anywhere, including bobs custom saddles, m. The spurs are available with straight buttons only. Get the best deals on collectible western americana spurs when you shop the largest. Shop ebay for great deals on western americana collectibles.
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