Pair of Rowel Spurs

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second half 17th century · Iron alloy · Arms and Armor

Despite its simple shape this pair of spurs is skillfully chiseled all over with moldings and crescent-shape motifs giving it a particularly sculptural aspect. In the 17th century spurs became true fashion accessories often worn outside the equestrian context, and some of them were real pieces of jewelry. This trend progressively disappeared after the mid-17th century, and even adorned pairs like this one displayed increasingly simpler designs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 17th century

Medium

Iron alloy

Culture

German

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of Stephen V. Grancsay, 1942