Anchor Stamped Hardware

[Mechanical Cowgirl]

I have an older saddle, numbered but no makers mark. The rigging rings are brass and stamped with a small anchor. I thought I remembered seeing somewhere what company this was and now I can find them. Anyone have an idea?

[dirtclod]

North and Judd were the makers for the anchor hardware i think.

Edited February 11, 2012 by dirtclod

[bruce johnson]

Dirtclod is correct. It is North and Judd - New Britain, CT. Here is a link to some history about them - North and Judd . They were a real player in the day in lot of fields. It is surprising to me how much anchor marked unused hardware still shows up today in some old shops.

[rickybobby]

Dirtclod is correct. It is North and Judd - New Britain, CT. Here is a link to some history about them - North and Judd . They were a real player in the day in lot of fields. It is surprising to me how much anchor marked unused hardware still shows up today in some old shops.

I have been lucky enough to find a bunch of the North & Judd Anchor stamped "new old stock" in the warehouse of a supplier here in phoenix. I have picked up some unique buckles and some that I have used on new tack for customers. I have told them about the hardware on their new equipment and most just say "oh yea, well, o.k." very few have any appreciation for the history of the findings I used.

Thanks for the link to the history of it Bruce. Chip Sarchett (of Southwestern Leather Co. Phoenix AZ.) is the gentleman I have been buying it from, His father started the company about 60 years ago and Chip has been there since childhood, there is quite a bit of older stock at his place and every time I go in I find something else I can't live without! Chip has told me the history but it is great to get it in writing.

Sorry to hijack your thread. I hope I added to it by giving a source for some of this extinct hardware.

I feel so old! ;>) lol!!

Edited February 12, 2012 by rickybobby

[Kevin]

One reason you see so much of their hardware is because there is (was) a hundred piece minimum, no mix and match, no ifs, ands, or buts. I'm finally getting low on 1 1/2" brass rings after twenty years. They used to be the sole supplier for English type hardware in the U.S. that I needed.

Kevin

[Mechanical Cowgirl]

Thanks everyone! This hardware is on a really cool old saddle, all brass hardware, and the seat, jockey's, fender's, and rigging is double layer and stitched together. Not a whole lot of wear, no makers mark, just a number.

[kellypa2678]

Thanks everyone! This hardware is on a really cool old saddle, all brass hardware, and the seat, jockey's, fender's, and rigging is double layer and stitched together. Not a whole lot of wear, no makers mark, just a number.

Hello, I think we have a saddle made by the same person. Did you find out any other information on the saddle that you have? Here is the saddle that I have.