Pair of Brass Swan Necked Box Spurs - Spur547 box-spurs It has its original open

It has its original open keeper or loop and a  braided leather thong

The suspension arches are thick

8cm)wide internally

There are three diamond shaped holes piercing the neck

Pair of Brass Swan Necked Box Spurs - Spur547 box-spurs It has its original openThese are gilt brass spurs with steel inserts which would fit into "boxes" in the heel of the boot. The necks are curved in a swan or goose shape. The rowels have many small teeth. There are decorative screw heads at the end of each arm. The spurs are not stamped with any maker's name, the central prongs are faintly stamped "Left" and "Right". They are in good condition with a few surface scratches. Very similar spurs can be seen in Charles de Lacy