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

Ref: Bedside

It is a lightweight aluminium bit

There is a solid curved band or pontezuela under the mouthpiece

which dates the bit between 1901 and 1910

The tip of the left side of this plaque has broken off

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