A Pair of Balkan or Greek Stirrups with Spurs - Stirrup410 gaucho Fibroflex whips and crops first

Fibroflex whips and crops first seem to be recorded in "Whips by Craftsmen" published by Moss

A pair of early twentieth century boot pullsThese have cylindrical bone handles with turned decoration at each endThere are a few fine cracks in the bone but no loose pieces

height 6" (15cm)

It is also stamped with the silversmith's mark of Gibson & Langman

8cm (3") wide internally

A Pair of Balkan or Greek Stirrups with Spurs - Stirrup410 gaucho Fibroflex whips and crops firstA pair of heavy brass or bronze stirrups with a dark aged patina. They are cradle shaped with suspension slots at the top One side of each stirrup bears a small rowelled spur. There are no marks or stamps visible. In his 1911 book "The History of the Spur" Charles de Lacy records such stirrups being used in Southern Greece and the Balkans. Dimensions : Width including spur 6" (15cm), height 6" (15cm), depth of tread 2" (7cm)Weight : 810g (1lb 12oz)