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LOT 1066
Mexican Iron and Brass Rowel Spur
19TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (349 grams, 22 cm).
With pierced crescent motifs to the shank, free-running star-shaped rowel and geometric engraving to heelband with lozengiform terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2016, lot 390.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of Czerny's invoice and lot details.
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