19th C. South American Silver Spurs w/ Leather Straps
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Description
Latin America, South America, Uruguay or Argentina, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive pair of silver spurs of a gaucho or South American cowboy, each presenting a spiked iron rowel flanked by a pair of rowel discs, a short, thick shank, a slender heel band adorned with incised floral motifs, and a leather strap with a silver buckle. A broad rope chain extends below each shank, terminating in a shell motif clip. Size without strap (both are similar): 7" L x 3.6" W x 2.3" H (17.8 cm x 9.1 cm x 5.8 cm); with strap: 9" L x 3.6" W x 2.3" H (22.9 cm x 9.1 cm x 5.8 cm); silver quality: 68% to 72%; total weight: 544.3 grams
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's
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#174275
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174275
Condition
Some nicks, indentations, and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Light tearing to areas of leather. Otherwise, both are intact and excellent with nice patina.
Buyer's Premium
- 26.5%
19th C. South American Silver Spurs w/ Leather Straps
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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