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THB19th C. Mexican Iron Riding Spur w/ Spiked Rondel
Lot 207
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A fine example of a riding spur forged from iron, with a thick heel shank and dramatic rondel. The heel shank has U-shaped arms for encircling the rider's boot, and the loops and rivets at the tips would secure the spur in place with a leather strap. The broad neck that extends from the back is comprised of two panels that are engraved with scrolling foliate motifs. This neck is quite lengthy to accommodate the rondel spikes, and the rondel is held in place by a rivet and rotates freely. Mexican vaqueros (and occasional vaqueras) are the quintessential cowboy, and their techniques for managing cattle across the wide-open landscapes of Mexico and what is today the American West were the inspiration for the iconic figure of America's Wild West. Wearing spurs was a status symbol to demonstrate horse ownership - the larger spurs, such as this example, would certainly gain notice. Size: 9.75" L x 4" W (24.8 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#160358Single spur. Losses and chips to rondel housing, and small fissure near lost area. Missing one spike on rondel. Rondel is securely attached and still rotates. Heel bands are intact and in good condition. Heavy russet patina throughout.Condition
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