Rowel Spur
This type of chiseled and pierced decoration was used by the spur makers in eastern Germany in the 16th and 17th centuries. Despite their name, spur makers not only made spurs, but also all the small equestrian hardware like bits, stirrups, muzzles, cavessons or curry-combs, sometimes adorned with the same intricate decoration.The width of the branches suggests they were worn over large cavalry boots.
Artwork Details
- Title:Rowel Spur
- Date:ca. 1600
- Culture:German
- Medium:Iron alloy
- Dimensions:L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g)
- Classification:Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
- Credit Line:Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
- Object Number:42.50.333
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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