Rowel Spur
The entire outer surface of this now rather worn spur, tabs included, is engraved and partially gilded with grotesque representations of fruits and masks, as well as two galloping riders on each side of the arms. The buckle is contemporary but not original, and is simply blackened and stamped with some geometrical motifs.
This type of decoration is also found on French sword hilts made around the years 1650-1660, as the same goldsmiths were hired for adorning different types of objects.
This type of decoration is also found on French sword hilts made around the years 1650-1660, as the same goldsmiths were hired for adorning different types of objects.
Artwork Details
- Title:Rowel Spur
- Date:mid-17th century
- Culture:French
- Medium:Iron alloy, gold
- Dimensions:L. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. of rowel 2 in. (5 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g)
- Classification:Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
- Credit Line:Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
- Object Number:14.25.1735
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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Signature probably refers to Jean Drouart (French, Paris, died before October 1715)
dated 1712
Master GG (French, active Paris, ca. 1774)
hallmarked 1773–74
Louis Jaley (French, Saint-Etienne 1696–1773)
dated 1735
Blade signed by Clemens Horn (German, Solingen, 1580–1630)
1600–1625
about 1640 to 1650
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