Pair of Rowel Spurs

Pair of Rowel Spurs by artist unknown. The object is a pair of spurs made of brass or gold-colored metal. The spurs have a long, thin shaft with a star-shaped point on one end. Attached to the shaft is a curved piece of metal that forms the heel band. The heel band has a rowel, a circular or star-shaped wheel with points, attached to a short stem at the end. The rowel on one spur is a complete star shape, while the other rowel is partially broken off. The spur on the right has a small loop and a pin or screw at the top. The background of the image is a plain white surface.