Prick Spur
11th century (made)
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At a time when people travelled long distances on horseback, spurs were an important and necessary accessory. They were designed to fit round the heel of a boot and were held by a strap and buckle which passed over the foot. The manufacture of spurs was a specialist craft, the makers being known as 'spurriers'.
This type, with a single straight point, is known as a prick spur. Elongated spurs were often used with armour, so that the rider could reach the flanks of his horse under all its trappings but it was also a matter of fashion.
This type, with a single straight point, is known as a prick spur. Elongated spurs were often used with armour, so that the rider could reach the flanks of his horse under all its trappings but it was also a matter of fashion.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Wrought iron, Europe, 11th century |
| Physical description | Wrought iron prick spur with long neck and prick in the form of a pointed knob. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Major Victor Alexander Farquharson |
| Summary | At a time when people travelled long distances on horseback, spurs were an important and necessary accessory. They were designed to fit round the heel of a boot and were held by a strap and buckle which passed over the foot. The manufacture of spurs was a specialist craft, the makers being known as 'spurriers'. This type, with a single straight point, is known as a prick spur. Elongated spurs were often used with armour, so that the rider could reach the flanks of his horse under all its trappings but it was also a matter of fashion. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.742-1927 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2004 |
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