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RARE ARAB PRICK SPUR – SINGLE – LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Guns International #: 102090887 Seller's Inventory #: 193
Category: Collectibles - Asian - Powder Flasks & Horns
Seller's Information
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Seller: paterson
Company: Sell antiques
Member Since: 4/7/14
First Name: Steve
Last Name: Evans
State: Utah
Zip: 84115
Country: United States
Phone: (801) 554-5120
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 177
Total Number of Listings: 1251
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: check, credit card, layaway
Description:
A rare Arab, hand forged iron, camel or prick spur with engraved decoration. This is one of the earliest spur styles used. It originated in the Middle Eastern, Ottoman, Arab, North African Empires. It was devised as a way to aid in directing an animal other than by rein, so hands could remain free during battle. It dates from the late 18th to 19th Century. It has a “U” shaped heelband, a molded neck and a characteristically long spike.
Overall Length: 11.75"
Height: 2.9"
Width at Rear: 3.75"
Condition: Iron shows a nice dark age patina with no damage
Price: $600.00