Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection

CIRCA 13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 - 6 in. (249 grams total, 11.5-15 cm).

Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fitting elements. [4]

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

Literature

Cf. similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.1856,0701.2540, dated 1250-1350 A.D.; also Clark, J., The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, London, 1995, pp.133-136, in particular no.322 and no.326.

Footnotes

The early rowel spurs had short necks and small four-six or seven point star rowels, while four rowels were uncommon. After c.1350 the multipoint rowel became voguish though the former shapes continued.

CONDITION

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