This book combines "working cowboy" knowledge with "cowboy collectibles," describing the actual usage, background, and value of cowboy bits and spurs, along with many accessories. The information is invaluable to the collector, antique dealer, trader, and modern day cowboy. Over 430 photographs, helpful illustrations, diagrams, and detailed text describe the various bits, spurs, leather bridles, and other accessories which are so collectible today. It comes complete with a value guide and tips on repairing your pieces.
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Joice Overton has spent her entire life in the great Pacific Northwest, and became part of three generations of "cowboy collecting" when she married her husband, William.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Misrepresentation in Collecting,
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This review is from: Cowboy Bits & Spurs (Hardcover)
I am an expert in the fields about which this book was written. Yet I have been repeatedly surprised to find not only misidentifications in the text but many gross inaccuracies. The names of spur makers and styles are often misstated. The values are not even close to being accurate. Yet the author has cited her affiliation with the NBSSCA,of which I am a member, as qualification for her authorship of this specialty book. I think it unfortunate that many who are searching for guidance in this area will make the assumption that such a guide is accurate and dependable. I would recommend to those interested in this field to rather consider,"Cowboy and Gunfighter Collectibles," by Bill Mackin or Jane Pattie's book on the Texas Spur Makers. Both of these volumes are compiled by authors with many years of experience and the collaboration of other experienced in the field. They are worth looking into.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Cowboy Bits and Spurs,
By D Hayes (Reno, Nevada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cowboy Bits & Spurs (Hardcover)
This is such a great book! I actually bought this book for my Father in Law as a present, to look up his collectables and he loves this book and refer's to it all of the time. I recommend this book to any true-to-heart cowboy out there! The photography shown in this book is wonderful, showing many different styles of artwork. For any collector, this book is a MUST-have!
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