Bass james oscar was born in atlanta, georgia in 1879, one of seven children. Highly coveted, makermarked j o bass, tulia, texas no 1267, with copper card suit mountings on both the heel bands a. Spurs books brave new world, the lane, programme official. Fine, matching engraved silver overlays over 1inch bands. Great books about current and former spurs players and spurs managers and the history of tottenham hotspur football club. Tottenham hotspur stadium has been the clubs home ground since april 2019, replacing their former home of white hart lane, which had been demolished to make way for the new. San antonio spurs is a beginners history of the nbas san antonio spurs.
The cross sports book awards illustrated book of the year. Handmade silver mounted spurs w straps pat ray castleberry cowboy spurs. Also, you could use our spur kit that comes with mounts to build a new bass drum or to replace existing spurs. Bass opened a blacksmith shop in the small town at the age of 18 and while he performed general blacksmith work for a while, the demand for his spurs soon became too great and he began doing primarily bit and spur making. Louis jezebel, rocky mountain vamp, wyoming wench, texa. Top recommended books include tottenham hotspur fc.
How he first learned his craft has been lost in history. The story was published in february 1923 in munseys magazine and included in robbins 1926 short story collection who wants a green bottle. Jack ferguson marked jf ccsc double inlaid monster pair 1 12 inch bands, 8 inch long. Antique buermann cowboy spurs are one of the most famous and sought after designs from one of the most famous makers in cowboy spur history. Highly coveted, makermarked j o bass, tulia, texas no 1267, with copper card suit mountings on both the heel bands and swinging buttons, plus silver overlays on the shanks, 10pt rowels, basketstamped twopiece leathers. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f romer for. Also, you could use our spur kit that comes with mounts to build a. Initials ccm conform precisely with bass factory ledger.
The history of the san antonio spurs presents an appallingly sketchy story of one of the most successful franchises in recent sports history, written at about a fourthgrade level, it simply doesnt do the franchise or its players justice. Housed in tulias city hall, this little museum displays a wealth of area artifacts including. Beginning with the franchises early years, readers will experience the teams highest and lowest moments, meet the teams best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the teams story. Jane pattie, in her 1991 book cowboy spurs and their makers, posed that question to. The presented to on the front cover is printed as standard. Through extensive research, including interviews with former players and managers, acclaimed author and tottenham fanatic julie welch has compiled a breathtaking array of great memories and anecdotes that tell the story. Nearly impossible to find bass spurs in this condition. A detailed and colourful history of tottenham hotspur which gets to the heart and soul of heart of the famous london football club. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer americana, political, militaria, books and manuscripts, space and more.
Tottenham hotspur football books, dvds and merchandise. Spurs nation is the collectible book, filled with silver and black moments for spurs fans everywhere. This beautiful coffee table book celebrates the history of white hart lane the world famous home of the spurs since 1899 as an exciting new future looms in n17. The san antonio spurs are an american professional basketball team based in san antonio, texas. Packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day, and the memories of numerous legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, the biography of tottenham hotspur brilliantly brings the rich and glorious history of spurs to life.
You might want to look at our bass drum riser for this application. The friend tells mike the spurs were made in quitaque between 1891 and 1905 and are very rare. The rowels have large holes in them so when pressure is applied, they lock. The jo bass spurs are one of the most valuable makes you can find. Spurs have been around for a couple of thousand years, worn by celtic, roman, and arabian horsemen alike. The price difference is likely related to the style, rarity, and general appeal of the spurs. Its unknown exactly who taught bass the craft of blacksmithing and bit and spur making but he learned well and his pieces always exemplified the highest quality. This fullcolor photography, hardcover edition encompasses favorite past and current players, from george gervin to tim duncan, seen through the eyes and words of the san antonio expressnews sports photographers and writers who have covered. History of tottenham hotspur facts book information. This fullcolor photography, hardcover collection encompasses three decades of the spurs including favorite past and current players from george gervin to tim duncan, as seen through the eyes and words of the sportswriters and photographers whove. Spurs have long had a romantic reputation as a symbol of the old west, cowboys, and all the associations that those things entail.
Bass spurs functional works of art plainview daily herald. Bass did a lot of custom order work for the farmers and ranchers. Bob bass had four different coaching stints with the spurs which spanned between 1975 and 1992. Spur series by dirk fletcher meet your next favorite book. A spurs yoke is still secured to the back of the boot heel by straps. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique spurs. Its unknown exactly who taught bass the craft of blacksmithing and bit and spur making but he learned well and his pieces always exemplified the highest. If you have a pair of jo bass spurs, you can expect to fetch lots of money when selling them at auction. In 1932 the story became the basis for the tod browning produced film freaks. The silver is worn down to the steel but all of it is intact. Original silver piece on one side, other side is missing but solder is still there. It includes histories and great photos of many spur and bit makers.
The younger bass, who died in 1996, responded, i dont know where my father learned. Spurs nation is the collectible book for spurs fans filled with silver and black and moments. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book. Swisher county archives and museum tulia 2020 all you need. If you send us pictures of your spurs then we can tell you pretty much everything you want to know about them including the history, maker, and of course, how much you can sell them for in. Bass moved from quitaque to tulia, texas, where he started cataloging his spurs and bridal bits and began embellishing many of them with silver. I got the when football was football one over christmas and it is fantastic. San antonio spurs the handbook of texas online texas.
Using this design with our smaller bass hoops, youre floor tom will not only look like a bass drum, it will be a bass drum. Value of old antique spurs the good news is that if you are looking to find out how much your antique spurs are worth then you have come to the right place. Jane pattie, in her 1991 book cowboy spurs and their makers, posed that question to basss son. Jan, 2010 i got the when football was football one over christmas and it is fantastic. They are a member of the southwest division of the western conference in the national basketball association nba. Antique crockett engraved silver mounted western cowboy spurs. The ultimate book of tottenham trivia plus many more in the tottenham hotspur online bookshop. The franchise was founded as the dallas chaparrals of the american basketball association aba in 1967. Spurs have a long history though and spur artifacts have been found dating to dates in ancient times when riders would attach wood or bone to their feet to use as spurs. Collectible spurs identification and value guide antique.
This dedication to record keeping is now in a museum but it allows bit and spur collectors to quite easily authenticate his work. Tottenham hotspur football club, commonly referred to as tottenham. Antique american cowboy spurs rio grande trading co. Nov 12, 2012 ruined only by being one of the first edition with typos on the spine and p.
Bass moved from quitaque to tulia, texas, where he started cataloging his spurs and bridal bits and began embellishing many of. In all that time, the design of spurs has changed little. The iceman and the admiral stand tall in spurs past and future 196669. Bass is most well known because he numbered his bits and spurs and kept a log book that showed details of every order from the date, price charged, and an outline of the pattern for the piece. In 1905 bass and his wife moved to nearby tulia texas where he would live and work until the end of his life. Bits and spurs in the texas tradition book ruxtons trading post. Bass of tulia, texas, made fewer than 2,500 total pairs of spurs. San antonio spurs, american professional basketball team based in san antonio, texas, that plays in the national basketball association. Can steph curry hit a full court shot before shaq can hit a three pointer. These will make a definite enhancement to any collection. Hand made bit by early texas maker james oscar bass.
The spurs won five nba championships 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014 during one of the most dominant stretches in nba history. After it, the spurs won a lottery to determine which team would pick first in the nbas annual draft of college players and used the top pick for center david robinson of the united states naval academy. Value of old antique spurs antique spur collector values. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or. Collectors of cowboy spurs know full well that a good pair of jo bass spurs will fetch several thousand dollars at auction and are probably one of the rarest and. Walberg and auge the history and future of americas most innovative and unknown drum company by jeremy esposito february 28, 2016 george lawrence wire brushes, the high hat, tripod drum thrones, clamping basket snare drum stands, shell mounted bass drum spurs and tom tom holders. August buermann was born in germany in 1842 but later travelled to the us after taking his apprenticeship in lock smithing. The lane the official history of the world famous home of the spurs. My only complaint would be that it ends on a bit of a sour note the we hate sugar years when it could have ended with the 1999 league cup final success, especially as that is the end of century i dont get why it wasnt included. In medieval times, the spurs were a symbol of knighthood and elaborate gold and silver spurs with gemstones and other crazy details became very fashionable. History channel story quitaque, bison capital of texas. Spurs again the story of the league cup season 19701971. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
This personalised tottenham hotspur football book documents every unforgettable and historically significant achievement of the one and only spurs. Bass spurs, made in approximately 1906, in tulia, texas. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction. Find out why the history of tottenham fc book is the no. This is the concept that some people have a difficult time understanding. Kelly employed up to 30 men in his shop and made expo nentially more spurs than bass oneman shop. What would be the value of a 1926 makers of history book by f. You can personalise your football book with any name of up to 22 characters over 1 line, which will be embossed on the front cover. But the 198687 season, when the spurs finished with a dismal 2854 record and missed the playoffs, proved to be a blessing in disguise. Bass was born in atlanta, georgia and moved with his family to quitaque, texas when he was around 12 years old. I checked the pins with a flashlight and they have a very definite wear groove. I have a pair of jo bass spurs pattern no762 with inlays.
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