Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Comprising spurs of various sizes; including examples retaining rowels and buckles. Cf. similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.1856,0701.2525, dated 1250-1350 A.D.313 grams total, 13.3-15.3 cm (5 1/4 - 6 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. Early in 16th century, fashion of spurs changed and the spur were fitted with a much shorter, dropped neck, their rowels ranging from medium seven-point to large short seven points. [3]