Rowel Spur mid-17th century probably German This spur was originally inlaid with silver elements, almost all lost, a type of decoration very popular in Germany in the 17th century. In the first half of the 17th century, the fashion trend for gentlemen was to wear boots and spurs even non-riding circumstances, including for dancing or walking around at court. Spurs became then more than equestrian tools, but pieces of male jewelry often enriched by the same goldsmiths also working on armor and weapons. Their decoration was sometimes intended to match the sword hilt and the general outfit and ho
Rowel Spur mid-17th century probably German This spur was originally inlaid with silver elements, almost all lost, a type of decoration very popular in Germany in the 17th century. In the first half of the 17th century, the fashion trend for gentlemen was to wear boots and spurs even non-riding circumstances, including for dancing or walking around at court. Spurs became then more than equestrian tools, but pieces of male jewelry often enriched by the same goldsmiths also working on armor and weapons. Their decoration was sometimes intended to match the sword hilt and the general outfit and horse tack of their owner. These trendy accessories were also a significant mark of status for gentlemen, sometimes nonetheless copied by the bourgeoisie. This fashion progressively disappeared after the mid 17th Rowel Spur. probably German. mid-17th century. Iron alloy, silver. Equestrian Equipment-Spurs
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