Rowel Spur
The body of this elegant spur is decorated with geometric designs and acanthus leaves in relief. Now overcleaned, the motifs used to stand out on a black background still preserved on the neck. The rowel alternates sharp and blunt points, moderating its severity.
Artwork Details
- Title: Rowel Spur
- Date: second half 17th century
- Culture: German
- Medium: Iron alloy
- Dimensions: L. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g)
- Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
- Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
- Object Number: 14.25.1699
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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Grip attributed to Joseph Deutschmann (German, Imst 1717–1787 Passau)
ca. 1740
Hilt by Israel Schuech (German, Dresden, active ca. 1590–1610)
dated 1606
Signature probably refers to Jean Drouart (French, Paris, died before October 1715)
dated 1712
ca. 1630–40
early 17th century
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