As with every piece of antique furniture, silver or pottery, the people who were the makers of Cowboy Spurs also had their own set of markings they applied to their work. Spurs were made from various materials including silver, iron, bronze and later aluminum and the mark was stamped into the metal with a hammer.
There are several reasons why the spur makers used to do this. One was to identify their own products as the items were rarely stamped or marked with a serial number. Also, it was common for custom cowboy spurs to be made at the request and design of the wearer and therefore some of the spurs made would not be the same each time.
The sets of custom spurs were made to order and the wearer measured and the spur made to fit their requirements. Ensuring that the spur was stamped with the company brand or name would perhaps have been the only way that the maker may have known who they were made by. It also helps collectors and historians know who made the spurs and gives an indication to their value.
Marking the spurs with the makers name or initials was the most common way for them to be branded. The name of the maker, such as CROCKETT, CR or RENALDE would be stamped into the metal by hand, often along the inside of the heel band.
Other companies opted for images as their brand mark. One such company is the North and Judd spur making company who use the sign of an anchor as their brand mark. Unlike the initials or name of the maker, this is displayed prominently on the outside of the spur and has now become a popular mark for collectors of such items.
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