Unusual Stirrup/Spur combo

[mojjax]

While replacing rotting floorboards in the barn - these were found laying in the dirt .
They have no maker's mark . They are made of brass or bronze .
Any ideas on age ? The only cleaning was with an old flannel shirt .

any info is greatly appreciated !

 

[mojjax]

Few more pics

 

[kuger]

Those are quite unique!!I like em,and cant say I have ever seen the like

 

[creskol]

Check this link out ... I think it will provide you with some of the information you are looking for

http://www.sportingcollection.com/stirrups/stirrup144/stirrup144.html

 

[stefen]

Can't say that I have ever seen or heard of a combination stirrup iron/spur...

Best guess it's an English made iron combo...maybe even a prototype...workmanship is a little rough...

I use a western roweled spur and goose-rake with a backward heel.

Many times, all is needed is simply a jangle that gets the horses attention.

Not sure that I'd want a spur set in a 90 degree position...could get into a lot of trouble especially if squeezed or making a tight corner....or leg is caught on a post or wall...

Interesting to find the actual history...

Tell us some more about what part of the country it was found in...age of barn...etc

 

[mojjax]

Thanks Creskol , nice link !

Stefen , the location is Maine , the barn was built around 1805 - 1825

 

[Monty]

Looks like spurs designed for a city slicker that didn't wear boots or didn't want to jangle when he walked! Monty

 

[CRUSADER]

Check this link out ... I think it will provide you with some of the information you are looking for

http://www.sportingcollection.com/stirrups/stirrup144/stirrup144.html

 

[truckinbutch]

Very interesting and unique .
Totally agree with Stefen on it's utility and safety . Had a cheap spur bend 90 degrees inward on a halfbroke bronc once . Dangdest ride I ever had outside a rodeo arena or one night in ....... Oh ! Never
mind . This is a family channel .