Single Antique South American Spur - Spur621 bridle This is a preserved horse

This is a preserved horse (or more likely pony) hoof

A plunger passes through the cap of this open end

This old steel bit has become dark in colour with time

It has red cloth boards with gilt decoration

Single Antique South American Spur - Spur621 bridle This is a preserved horseA single Latin American spur The spur is made of brass or a similar copper alloy Each arm of the heel band ends in an engraved disc with a scalloped and two rectangular slots for straps . There are lines of rope decoration on the heel bands. The neck is pierced with the characteristic kidney shape. The steel rowel has eight sharp points and still turns freely Dimensions : 7" (17. 5cm) long x 3" (9cm) wide internally, Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight approx 7oz