Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur625 feb25 It is dented in places

It is dented in places

Dimensions : Length 39½" (100cm)

Width 6cm (2¼")

There is a line of incised decoration around the heel band

The original 19th Century curb hooks are still present

Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur625 feb25 It is dented in placesA Mediaeval spur in excavated condition, it is made of bronze or another copper alloy and has a dark aged patina with traces of green verdigris It has a large many pointed rowel which still turns, one of the spokes of the rowel has broken off It has a straight neck . The arms of the spur are deeply curved to pass below the rider's ankle. They reach a point above the neck of the spur, there are incised decorative lines around this point. Both arms end