Rowel Spur (Left)
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Despite its simple shape this spur is skillfully chiseled all over with a rope motif giving it a particularly sculptural aspect. In the early 17th century spurs became true fashion accessories often worn outside the equestrian context, and some of them were real pieces of jewelry. Even if this spur is simpler and more practical than its luxurious contemporaries, its design gives it enough elegance to align it with this idea.
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