Georgian silver horse riding spur

Code: 12232

This is a rather smart Georgian silver riding spur, hallmarked for London in 1784. The articulated chain fittings retain the original silver buckle and clasp for attachment to the leather strap. It is missing the iron rowel. The hallmarks are deeply punched and the maker's mark is hard to read, this appears to be B.C.  Inside the spur are the owner's initials of I.W. The size of the spur would suggest a child. A rare item!

OBJECT:  Riding Spur 

CULTURE: Georgian 

DATE: London 1784

MATERIAL: Silver 

SIZE: 160mm x 50mm x 13mm

WEIGHT: 45 grams

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Leicestershire.