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August Buermann Drop Shank Spur Pair c. 1910

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 700.00 USD
August Buermann Drop Shank Spur Pair c. 1910
Featured in this lot is this pair of August Buermann drop shank spurs circa 1910. The spurs show wonderfully and professionally crafted stainless steel construction that is closely related to the "Peanut Pattern," from the August Buermann catalog although this example is unmarked, the spurs show a chap guard attached to the shank and is a single piece spur with a ten tine rowel. The spurs feature heel chains and a thick pair of spur straps. From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. The condition of this pair of drop shank spurs is good with a slight patina adorning the spurs but otherwise shows good overall condition. The measurements of these spurs is 1 3/4" x 4" x 8 3/4".