Antique Buermann Gal Leg Spurs , HERCULES BRONZE

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Welcome To Ricochet Roy's Old West "W The Old West Is As Real As The Heart Can Dream" ***Featured Item Description*** We are pleased to offer for Auction a very old set of August Buermann's New Up-To-Date Engraved Double Gal Leg Spurs" . This set of matching spurs are featured on page 24 of the August Buermann Mfg. Co. Illustrated Catalogue No. 35, Model No. 2315-Patent. The Estimated Circa places these spurs at about 1880, and as shown in their original condition showing their beautiful and untouched-unpolished antique patina are extremely rare and collectible. They are stamped with the famous Buermann "5 Point Star" Hallmark with the Initials "AB" in the Star. As well, this set of Spurs are stamped "HERCULES BRONZE", and "PATENT", which is also clearly seen in the photos. August Buermann won his Patent for "HERCULES BRONZE" in 1880. These Spurs measure about 6 inches long, including the 2 3/4 inch shanks and the 1 5/8 inch 20 point rowels. The rowels spin freely, t are no broken points, and they are original. The boot opening is about 3 inches wide. Other than a couple of slightly bent rowel points (as shown in the photos), t are no bends, breaks or repairs. Please Note For Further Reference: A like set of these Spurs are featured on page 89 of Joyce L. Overton's 1997 book "Cowboy Bits And Spurs With Values", stating a 1997 value at $500.00 to $800.00. The featured set of Spurs in Ms. Overton's book do not have matching rowels. This set of historic spurs would truly make a treasured addition to any Old West Spur Collection. Please view the many photos that we have posted for further description. We try to describe our Old West Items the best we can, as a courtesy, we have included the photo enlargement feature to help in this way. The perception of any of our Old West Items may vary between our's and your's. We are not experts in every field, you may know more about a given Item than we do. Please ask questions if you are unclear about anything, and before placing your bid. You are the judge as to the quality and value. As with all of our No Reserve Auctions, we suggest a low starting bid. Don't get caught napping on this historic set of spurs. Happy bidding. A Brief History Of The August Buermann Manufacturing Company August Buermann, 1842 - 1928 In 1863, August Buermann arrived in the U.S and worked for Alexender Barclay & Co. in Newark, N.J. In 1864 August Buermann was paid to take someone's place as a soldier in the Union Army. Her served for one year. In 1866 he bought Barclay & Company. In 1871 Buermann formed what was to be a brief partnership with a man by the name of Hartman. In 1902 expanded his plant to a four-story brick building in Newark. In 1926 The North & Judd Manufacturing Company acquired the August Buermann Manufacturing Company. Two years later, August Buermann, the Great American Spur Maker passed away. The No. 35 Illustrated Catalogue was published in 1923. It was the last Catalogue that August Buermann printed. eBay Favorite Sellers Please include us with your eBay Favorite Sellers, and keep checkin' back with us. We are expecting some Great Old West Items to be comin' in on the next Stage. Reserve Price No Reserve!!! Early Cancellation Policy As a matter of Policy, without any bids placed, we reserve the right to cancel any of our Auctions without notice. All private offers above the Starting Bid will be respectfully considered. Multiple Orders Be sure to see our other Auctions of Great Old West Items listed today on eBay. Whenever possible, we are happy to combine orders into one box to save our Great Customers as much shipping expenses as possible. Payment & Shipping We accept PayPal (preferred), U.S. Postal Money Order, Cashier's Check, or Personal Check. If a Personal Check is used for payment, t will be a 10 day wait for the check to clear the Bank upon which it is drawn. Standard F... read more

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