Rowel Spur (Left)

ca. 1650

Not on view

Despite its simple shape this spur is delicately engraved and its large buckle and remaining tab are skillfully pierced with foliage and a rosette. Necks like this, bent at an angle, were popular in Europe between 1630 and 1660.

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Title: Rowel Spur (Left)
Date: ca. 1650
Culture: Netherlandish or Spanish
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); Wt. 3.2 oz. (90.7 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.341
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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