J.O. Bass spurs, gal leg, #198, pristine condition, completely original and all mountings intact.  Maker's mark on right spur as usual "MADE BY J.O.BASS. TULIA. TEX. NO.198"  This fantastic rare pair of Texas' most desirable maker is as shown in Bass' own catalog (Photos 2b & 2c) from the very early period of Tulia production just after Bass moved there from Quitaque about 1902-1905 (House, et al 2003:28).  See my books listed for more information on Bass, the premier Texas maker.  This pair from the family of original purchaser, have letter of provenance.  Quitaque production went up to about serial number 160, so these are very early and rare, especially in the gal leg design with silver side mountings, rowel pin covers, two top inlaid bars and silver buttons.  The iron heel band itself is scalloped as typical in early Bass production, with typical swinging buttons, original leather straps.  This is as good as it gets with Bass, serious inquiries only, POR.

Frank Graves, stainless steel spurs marked Pueblo Colorado 1949 and with “Frank Graves”  $1200

McChesney spurs, Style #3 double mounted with silver, rare engraved early rowels, exceptional condition  $3500

Kelly Bros. “Sutton Special”,  single mounted Style #218 in catalog.  Near Mint $5500

K&C , Single Mounted, Kelly Bros. Pattern #72 (Bit & Spur Makers In the Texas Tradition pages 158-161)  $4000

Scarce C.P. Shipley spurs “Booger Red” pattern, with great clear mark in both spurs, “C.P. SHIPLEY…KAN.CITY,MO” inside heel band $5500

Crockett ‘Del Rio” (Texas) pattern spurs, scarce pattern very desirable & difficult for even Crockett specialists, alternating bands in mountings of silver & copper, nice original straps, 2 holes in heel bands ( see photo 7b) for heel chains, probably removed by former owner, easily replaceable, great engraving and condition. $ 3850

Rare "K & C" marked spurs, probably made by Kelly Bros.  These are the deluxe version with the pearl buttons and  in mountings.  Standard features elsewhere.  For exactly who "K & C" are, see my book, Bit & Spur Makers In The Texas Tradition, pages 158-161.  These are lightly cleaned, but hardly used, edges & engraving sharp, nothing missing, no abuse.  This is the Kelly Bros. Style 58, in Catalog 17 (about 1919) made pretty early, probably during the 1920's.  Big 2" engraved rowels, 7 pt., with engraving sharp on mountings, 1" heel band and original straps.  $6500

Bianchi Style 3 - the famous 20 coin style!  The "Holy Grail" of south Texas spurs, these fabulous heavy 1" heel band spurs have the optional silver shanks which listed in Joe Bianchi's Catalog G at an additional $1 cost.  This style was offered in 4 weights, I think this is the next-to-heaviest, or maybe the "extra heavy' he describes.  He also offered the button monogram which is "JG" here on the insiide buttons for a free upgrade.  These spurs are in unbelievable unworn condition, with the eagles clearly visible unworn on all 20 coins, unlike most.  It is my opinion, based on my research, that later Bianchi domed these coin mountings and buffed off the Mexican eagle.  The early "J. BIANCHI, VICTORIA, TEX." inside heel band marking verifies this.  Rowels are 12 pt. as shown in my book on page 95; guaranteed 100% original with no damage, replaced mountings, nothing, and this is rare, lemme tell you.  I probably have handled more Bianchi spurs than anyone, spent 11 years researching book and am still learning, but this is the best of the best.  These unbelievable spurs have a fascinating provenance which i will disclose to the buyer.  They were found on the original old rotten boots and still sport their original leathers!  The Holy Grail of south Texas spurs, POR.