Are There Any Spur Experts Out There?

[Wildcat1750]

This is a Spur I just found on a hunt in Western Connecticut: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...perial-relic-very-high-steep-stream-bank.html
Attached are pictures from just out of the ground and cleaned up...
Any information on type or time period would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Nick

 

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[DizzyDigger]

Wildcat..I'm no expert, but will share what I do know.

I believe it's an English style spur, as it has a blunt end
rather than a rowel like the western styles have. What's
interesting is the manner in which it is connected to the
straps.

Try Googling "English style spur", and check out the images.
I believe the style of the strap connection may be the key to
determining the time period.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Wildcat..I'm no expert, but will share what I do know.

I believe it's an English style spur, as it has a blunt end
rather than a rowel like the western styles have. What's
interesting is the manner in which it is connected to the
straps.

Try Googling "English style spur", and check out the images.
I believe the style of the strap connection may be the key to
determining the time period.

Thank you, DizzyDigger. I'll check that out!

 

[duggap]

If it is iron, I would think there is a chance it is home made.

 

[Wildcat1750]

If it is iron, I would think there is a chance it is home made.

Yes, duggap, I guess there is always that chance it could be either home made or locally forged.

 

[devldog]

Nice looking spur. Great save.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Nice looking spur. Great save.

Thanks for the compliment, devldog!