An Excavated 14th / 15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur287

A Mediaeval spur in excavated condition, this spur has a six pointed rowel which is fixed in position.

It has a short neck with a pointed protrusion above it.
The arms of the spur are quite deeply curved to pass below the rider's ankle.

One arm ends in two eyelets and the remains of a hook hang rom the other.

The surface of the spur is dark and somewhat pitted, but it has been cleaned and preserved, so should not deteriorate further.

Dimensions : 14cm (5½")long including rowel
Width 82mm (3")
Weight : 41g (1½oz)

Ref : spur287