Featured in this lot is this pair of August Buermann drop shank spurs, circa 1890-1910. The spurs show wonderful iconic construction traditionally seen with Buermann spurs and feature a two piece set of spurs with a drop shank, chap gaur, and ten star rowels. August Buermann immigrated to the US from Germany in 1864. After fighting in the Civil War, Buermann returned to New Jersey, where he went to work at Alexander Barclay’s company. Buermann bought out Barclay and, over the next 60 years, Buermann’s company produced the most complete catalog of bits and spurs of any company in the US, producing as many as 441 spur styles and 496 bit patterns. Many of these styles were original designs that were patented. The condition of these spurs is good, with oxidation and patina consistent with the age of the spurs. The measurements of these spurs are 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1 3/4".