A single iron South American spur with a very dark aged patina.
This has a large twenty two pointed rowel which still turns freely.
The thick neck has incised decoration and the "kidney shaped" opening typical of the region.
There is a lobed heel plate which also has incised decoration.
Each arm of the spur ends in a diamond shape with two slots for the spur straps and pierced decoration.
There are no maker's marks or stamps
Dimensions : 9½" (24cm) long x 2½" (6.5cm) wide internally,
Rowel 3¾" (9.2cm)
Weight - approx 11¾oz (333g)
Ref : spur542
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Price :£48.00 (+ £4.85 insured shipping within UK which should take 24-48 hours),
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