A Medieval 15th Century Spur Missing Rowel - Spur292 17th " The shaft or stock

" The shaft or stock is covered in finely braided red brown leather

He was the son of a farmer and became a famous horse trainer

This pelham is made a nickel alloyThe mouthpiece is straight

but on the off (right) side it does not

A Medieval 15th Century Spur Missing Rowel - Spur292 17th " The shaft or stockA Mediaeval spur in excavated conditionIt has a quite long straight neck, this would have held a rotating rowel the rowel has been lost. The arms of the spur are curved to pass below the rider's ankle bone. The ends of the arms have the remains of circular holes or eyelets . The heel band is wide and has the remains of pierced decoration. Dimensions : 11. 5m (4")longWidth 8cm (3")Weight : 49g (1 oz) Ref : spur292