Two Rowel Spurs

Date18th century

MediumIron alloy, gold

DimensionsSpur (a); L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (138.9 g); spur (b); L. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. of rowel 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 5.4 oz. (153.1 g)

CultureGerman

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationEquestrian Equipment-Spurs

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

View on metmuseum.org ↗