Pair of Fine 19th Century Steel Spurs - Spur397 gaucho It closes with a billet

It closes with a billet fastening

Each spur is stamped "Maxwell" on the underside of its neck

The toe was functional as well as decorative

but they probably date from the early 20th Century

this has a dark aged patina with a little pittingThe bit has a medium port which is hinged

Pair of Fine 19th Century Steel Spurs - Spur397 gaucho It closes with a billetA pair of early to mid 19th Century spurs. They are made of steel and plated with a silver coloured metal, there are a few pits and scratches to the plating.. The inside of each spur is faintly stamped " T" possibly part of "Best Steel"? These spurs have long necks (longer than modern spur necks) with star shaped sharp rowels which still turnThe spurs have steel studs and separate buckles. Length : 6" (15cm) Inside Width : 3" (7. 6cm) Neck length : 2"