Prick Spur

probably 19th century

Not on view

Published by Viollet-le-Duc in his Dictionnaire du mobilier français in 1874 as a rare type of 12th-century spur that would have been sewn directly to the mail at the back of the foot, recent study revealed it to be a forgery. No other spur of this type is preserved or documented.

Regular spurs used at this time consist of a goad or prick, more or less pointed, connected to side arms attached to the foot with straps.

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Title: Prick Spur
Date: probably 19th century
Culture: European
Medium: Iron alloy, gold
Dimensions: L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 2.7 oz. (76.5 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Object Number: 14.25.1728
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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