Spurs. A pair of U shaped steel rods with a leather belt between the ends and a prong with a spiked wheel protruding from the middle.

Title

Spurs. A pair of U shaped steel rods with a leather belt between the ends and a prong with a spiked wheel protruding from the middle.

Identifier

ABDUA:18342

Description

Pair of spurs, made from steel, 'best hard' inscribed inside the heel, with leather straps. Donor unknown, but old label states: WILSON COLLECTION.
Inscription: Inside heel: BEST HARD Old label: WILSON COLLECTION

Date

Early: 1780 Late: 1880

Format

metal steel (blued) leather ox skin, L: 120 mm W: 95 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: unknown Wilson ?

UUID

4c59a38b-642b-4b35-902a-24668d6f9319