Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria - Thomas Del Mar

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TWO PAIRS OF MEXICAN ROWEL SPURS, LAST
QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
the first with U-shaped heel bands, pierced slotted
terminals for attaching straps, moulded necks extending to
a pair of long pierced rectangular panels, large multi-spiked
rowels fitted with a pair of coins for washers; the second
similar, the heel bands applied with contrasting patterns of
silver chevron
(4)
£300-500
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TWO PAIRS OF MEXICAN ROWEL SPURS, LAST
QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY
the first with U-shaped heel bands with slotted terminals,
short moulded neck extending to a bar of slightly curved
solid panels, decorated over its entire surface with patterns
of silver including chevron on the upper and lower
surfaces, each fitted with multi-spiked rowel and retaining
its original silver-mounted leather straps; the second pair
formed entirely of white metal, the heel band chiselled with
scrollwork and each with multi-spiked rowel
(4)
£300-500
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TWO PAIRS OF SOUTH AMERICAN SPURS, SECOND
HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
the first of steel with shaped heel bands with pierced
slotted terminals for attaching straps, pierced shaped necks
fitted with a large white metal foliate washer, and rowel of
eight spikes; the second formed entirely of white metal
with arched heel bands decorated with beadwork and
chiselled ornament and each with multi-spiked rowel.
(4)
£300-500
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THREE PAIRS OF SPURS, 19TH CENTURY, SPANISH AND
SOUTH AMERICAN
the first pair of russet iron with U-shaped heel bands,
slightly recurved swelling necks and a rowel of twelve
points; the second pair probably South American, with
lightly engraved heel bands and necks, the latter fitted with
a rowel of ten spikes and a pair of jingle bells; and another
pair of spurs, probably South American, 19th Century
(6)
£300-500
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