19th Century Mexican Spur - Spur460 hunt The stock or shaft is

The stock or shaft is covered in braided thread - possibly catgut

Ref : spur300

Length (not including keeper) 18¾" (47

A pair of handforged steel stirrupsThe arches are bent - possibly as a safety feature or to help keep one's heels down

Ref : whip1466

19th Century Mexican Spur - Spur460 hunt The stock or shaft isThis spur is made of iron, it has a good dark aged patina and its surface is stable. It dates from the 19th Century. It has a large six pointed rowel which still turns. Part of the neck is crescent shaped . One side has the remains of engraved decoration. The heel bands are wide, One side has deep cast diagonal lines these probably once held silver inlay. The other is quite plain. Each arm ends in a rectangular slot. There is a swinging button on each