15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip It has its original rawhide

It has its original rawhide open keeper or loop at the end

There are nail holes in the soles of the stirrups which probably used to hang the stirrups on a wall

This example is turned from a single piece of very heavy wood or lignum vitae

Weight 405g (14¼oz)

15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip It has its original rawhideThis spur has a long neck which curves down at the end. The small rowel has a serrated edge, it can still turn. The heel bands are curved, they would pass below the rider's ankle bone. One arm has two holes or eyelets at its end, one holds the remains of a buckle. The other arm originally had a similar double eyelet, but only part remains Dimensions : 165mm (6")longWidth 105mm (4") at widest point Ref : spur354