Rowel Spur

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early 17th century · Iron alloy · Arms and Armor

In the early 17th century 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, the lines of its body, the curves of its buckle and its floral pierced rowel give it enough elegance to align it with this idea.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 17th century

Medium

Iron alloy

Culture

European

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913