The spurs

From antiquity to modern times

Latène spurs; 3rd - 1st century BC; iron, site: La Tène
Latène spurs; 3rd - 1st century BC; iron, site: La Tène
Roman 2nd - 3rd century A.D.; bronze. With silver inlays.
Longobard spurs, 6th - 7th century; bronze; find spot: Castiglione del Lago
Longobard spurs, 6th - 7th century; bronze; find spot: Castiglione del Lago
Late Crusades, 12th century; bronze; find spot: Germany.
Foot of a tomb monument of Duke Henry IV of Silesia, 13th century.
Foot of a tomb monument of Duke Henry IV of Silesia, 13th century.
Bronze aquamanile in the Museum of Copenhagen, 13th century.
Bronze aquamanile in the Museum of Copenhagen, 13th century.
Renaissance spurs, 17th century; tinned iron; Germany.
Renaissance spurs, 17th century; tinned iron; Germany.
Renaissance spurs, 16th century; iron, burnished; Germany.
Renaissance spurs, 16th century; iron, burnished; Germany.
Type of carrying spurs in 1650.
Type of carrying spurs in 1650.
Spurs, 18th century; iron and silver; Spain. With perforated wheel disc and bracket.
Spurs, 18th century; iron and silver; Spain. With perforated wheel disc and bracket.