Western SPUR STYLE
The April 2008 issue of Cowboys & Indians Magazine features an article titled ‘Antique American Cowboy Spurs’ wherein Bruce Bartlett, owner of the Rio Grande Trading Company, explains the history of Western Spurs. As both a collector and dealer of bits, spurs and other antique cowboy gear, Bruce explains the regional differences that affected the style of antique spurs, plus a 101 on beginning your own collection.
Through my years of dealing with Rustic*Western*Vintage decor I have run into a few spur collectors so I really enjoyed this simple yet thorough explanation about the art of collecting western spurs.
Here is some recommended reading if you are interested in learning more about Antique Spurs…
Since my budget doesn’t allow for an extensive collection of anything but 529’s I will have to opt for decorating with modern spurs instead of collecting the venerable sort.
My favorite use for spurs (old or new) is to use them as a paper weight, or to top off a stack of magazines & books.
Here are a few other options from the Rustic*Western home decor market…
** And the “Best use of Spur Style” goes to… **
The Spur Chandelier from Frontier Ironworks. Love it!!
p.s. for those of you who don’t subscribe to Cowboys & Indians Magazine, it is like a manual for the Rustic*Western lifestyle & home. I love it, love it, love it!! Go to your local newsstand this weekend to pick up this month’s issue OR go ahead and subscribe to Cowboys & Indians Magazine right now - just click HERE
Thanks for a great week!! I hope that your weekend is FABULOUS… Be sure to check in Monday. Till then, Happy Trails & may God Bless you and your home… xoxo, Tracy (aka “Fancy”)
June 17th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Thanks for those links to the Rio Grande site and also the magazine too.
More information to fuel my hobby!