Accession No
1948.1692
Description
Copper alloy rowel spur with slightly curved sides, swan neck and five-pointed rowel. Sides have half-lozenge cross-section, ending in downturned figure-of-eight terminals; one terminal has two hanging studs in place. Neck has a lozenge cross-section and pronounced swan neck curve. Surface of spur is gilded.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval late 14th century 15th century
Source
Neville, Richard Cornwallis (Lord Braybrooke) [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1948.1692
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze; Gold
Local Term
Measurements
165mm
Events
Context (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular handwritten display label reads: 'Late 14th century. Braybrooke Collection.'
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Gilt bronze rowel spur with double-ring terminals and five-point rowel. Two links attached to terminal on one side
Event Date 1948
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy rowel spur with slightly curved sides, swan neck and five-pointed rowel. Sides have half-lozenge cross-section, ending in downturned figure-of-eight terminals; one terminal has two hanging studs in place. Neck has a lozenge cross-section and pronounced swan neck curve. Surface of spur is gilded.
Event Date 13/2/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:45119
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