Pair of rowel spurs: HEN.M.183A & B-1933

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Titles

Pair of rowel spurs

Maker(s)

Entities

Spur (accessory worn)
rowel spur

Categories

Armour

Description

Pair of spurs, roundels on short stems.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Note

In the medieval period, spurs were a mark of rank and status partly, of course, as only the rich and wealthy could afford to own horses. Later, horse owning and riding spread right across society and spurs became a part of equine dress. Early spurs have a simple projection used to prod the side of the horse, prick spurs. In the 14th century a new type, the rowel spur appeared and has been widely used ever since.

Materials used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.183A & B-1933
Primary reference Number: 18771
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 14 April 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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