Rowel Spur

late 16th–17th century

Not on view

Around 1600 spurs became true fashion accessories often worn outside the equestrian context, and some of them were real pieces of jewelry. Even if this spur is simpler and more practical than some of its luxurious contemporaries, its design and its flower-shaped rowel give it enough elegance to align it with this idea.

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Title: Rowel Spur
Date: late 16th–17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: L. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Wt. 2.5 oz. (70.9 g)
Classification: Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
Credit Line: Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942
Object Number: 42.50.294
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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