19th Century Mexican Spur - Spur460 hunt A pair of handforged steel

A pair of handforged steel stirrupsThe arches are bent - possibly as a safety feature or to help keep one's heels down

Dimensions : Staghorn handle : 4¾" (12

Length (not including keeper) 18¾" (47

The flexible stock is covered in braided linen or hempThere is a bound repair to the braiding of the stock ( see images )

19th Century Mexican Spur - Spur460 hunt A pair of handforged steelThis spur is made of iron, it has a good dark aged patina and its surface is stable. It dates from the 19th Century. It has a large six pointed rowel which still turns. Part of the neck is crescent shaped . One side has the remains of engraved decoration. The heel bands are wide, One side has deep cast diagonal lines these probably once held silver inlay. The other is quite plain. Each arm ends in a rectangular slot. There is a swinging button on each