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Box Spur
Box Spur
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Box Spur

Artist/Culture (Austrian)
Datelate 1800s
Mediumsilver and steel
Dimensions8.9 x 6.2 cm (3 1/2 x 2 7/16 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings"Jurst & Co." stamped on outside of one branch, Double headed eagle symbol on the other. "62" stamped inside.
Credit LineBequest of Stephen Salisbury III
Object number1906.13
DescriptionSilver or silver-plated mainpiece, blued steel rowel, steel heel-spike.
Label TextBox spurs were inserted into the heel of the rider's boot or shoe, rather than being strapped to the foot. This one may have been used by Stephen Salisbury III, founder of the Worcester Art Museum.ProvenanceStephen Salisbury
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Box Spur
German
late 1800s
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Italian
late 1600s–1700s
"Rowel" Spur
Mexican
about 1700-1750
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Mexican
1700s
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Mexican
1800s
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European
late 1800s–early 1900s
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European
late 1800s–early 1900s
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German
1600–1625
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Italian
1600–1650
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Italian
1600–1650