Offered here for your consideration is an extra fancy pair of custom engraved E.F. Blanchard spurs. This pair of spurs features gold and silver overlay with designs of leaves, flowers and the engraved initials of RS (Robert "Bob" Scott). Bob Scott is a hall of fame saddle maker and well-known in the rodeo world. He had two pair of these spurs made and then had them custom engraved at the "Diablo" silver shop in California. One pair he kept for himself and the other pair was identical, except they have the initials RL on them. They were given to his friend, Ralph Lamb, the former Sheriff of Clark County, Nevada. Ralph was well known for his work in capturing mobsters and his pair of matching spurs is now reportedly (according to Bob) in the mob museum in Las Vegas, NV in the Ralph Lamb exhibit.
This particular pair of Blanchard spurs are like no others you will ever find,and they have a great story behind them. Consider adding these to your collection now!
MAKER: Marked E.F. Blanchard, Yucca, AZ #2 SS. Edward Fred Blanchard (1894-1982) was a cowboy and spur maker who lived and worked in New Mexico and Arizona. Blanchard produced a few patterns of spurs and his designs were unique to him in terms of the profile of the heel band, shanks and angle of the buttons.
The silver and gold overlay with engraving on this pair was done by Diablo.
APPROX AGE: Vintage, circa 1970.
SIZE: The heel measures 3 1/4 inches, the band measures 1 1/4 inches and the shank measures 1 7/8 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent for their age with minimal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.