Rare Jerry Cates OX Marked Spurs

Offered here for your consideration are a rare pair of Jerry Cates OX marked spurs. These double mounted beauties are decorated with engraved silver diamonds along the outer heel bands and rectangles along the inner heel bands; nicely incised silver plates highlight the shanks as well. The spurs exude quality and workmanship. Born in Texas, Jerry Cates worked as a cowboy and a brand inspector. He made his first spurs in 1960 and, in 1969, he began both working with Bill Handley and took up spur and bit making full time. His pieces made in collaboration with Handley were all marked OX. Not only is Jerry Cates a highly collectible bit and spur makers but the OX marked products are sought after. Add these stand outs to your collection!
MAKER: Marked OX. Jerry Cates (1938-2011). 
APPROX AGE: Vintage (somewhere between 1960s to early 1970s).  
SIZE: The heel openings measure 3 1/4 inches, with a 1 inch wide band and 3 inches shanks overall. 
CONDITION: Good for their age, normal 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.