Pair of prick spurs
Iron, of narrow U shape with rectangular terminals pierced by rectangular openings, and a thick conical point decorated with engraved hatching between two rows of beading, on one spur having remnants of ? gilding.
History note: James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Henderson, James Stewart
Medieval
1100
-
1300
B
Length 18.4 cm
Width 9.6 cm
A
Length 18 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Accession number: HEN.M.184A & B-1933
Primary reference Number: 18773
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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