Spur Rowel


Jamestown Rediscovery

spur rowel

This copper alloy spur rowel from the plowzone had been silvered, indicating that it is from an expensive pair of spurs. Spurs were status symbols and were part of a gentleman's attire whether he was riding or not.






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