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LOT 1564
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 - 6 in. (313 grams total, 13.3-15.3 cm).
Comprising spurs of various sizes; including examples retaining rowels and buckles. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.1856,0701.2525, dated 1250-1350 A.D.
FootnotesEarly in 16th century, fashion of spurs changed and the spur were fitted with a much shorter, dropped neck, their rowels ranging from medium seven-point to large short seven points.
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LOT 1564
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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