Rowel Spur

ca. 1800

Not on view

Branches with small chains on the sides, as seen on this silvered spur, were very popular on European spurs around 1800.

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Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Rowel Spur
Date: ca. 1800
Culture: European
Medium: Iron alloy, silver
Dimensions: L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. of rowel 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Wt. 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.329
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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