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2nd C. Romano-British Prick Spurs (Iron and Bronze)

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2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2 forms): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A pair of bronze prick spurs (spurs designed to give a quick little poke - "prick" - into the side of the horse) in 2 distinct forms. The first spur

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2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2 forms): **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A pair of bronze prick spurs (spurs designed to give a quick little poke - "prick" - into the side of the horse) in 2 d

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2nd C. Romano-British Prick Spurs (Iron and Bronze)

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Originally offered at $300...

Roman, Great Britain, Romano-British, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A set of 2 prick spurs from ancient Roman-controlled Britain, one of iron and the other of bronze. The petite bronze example has thick lateral buttons and a minimal spike while the larger iron example has broad buttons and a larger spike. Both display nice layers of patina that have formed over hundreds of years. Size of largest (iron): 1.5" L x 2.625" W (3.8 cm x 6.7 cm)

The prick spur was the first type of spur to be invented, and it consists of a goad or prick, more or less pointed, connected to side arms or a heel plate.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

#174290

Condition

Both spurs have minor earthen deposits and small nicks, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.

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2nd C. Romano-British Prick Spurs (Iron and Bronze)

Name: 2nd C. Romano-British Prick Spurs (Iron and Bronze)
SKU: 143516856
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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