Spurs... Any ideas

Hello all,

I found these in my garage and have absolutely no idea where they might be from nor how old they might be.

Looked online to try and find something similar, but wanted to see if anyone might be able to help identify them.

Many thanks in advance.

 

OUCH !!! Those are prickly little bastards !!!!!!



Any marks that you can find on them ???
My 1st thought is south american.....but I'm no cowboy !!!

 

The prickly thing is called a rowel, so you are looking for spurs with rowels.

 

I might start with Argentina.


..........or thanks to Bonwen...maybe Chile !



they do look like Spanish Style....

 

They really do go for the Wow! effect in their rowels, don't they?

 

I'm starting to zero in on Chile.....
Similar arrow head where the leather fastens...
& rudely sharp pointy horse stickers.....

 

Inlaid with silver,made in a number of countries south of the border.

https://www.sportingcollection.com/spurs/spur457/spur457.html

 

Yes, some very similar ones on there. Excellent, thanks for your help all. I'll keep digging.

 

Shockingly sharp . Hopefully these are just decorative souvenirs.
The abuse of horses goes on through the ages. Whoever would think an animal that is so sensitive and generous needs something like this . Anyone who uses spurs like this deserves to be firmly planted on the ground and delivered a quick passing kick by the horse!.

 

Disclaimer : I don't ride horses nor have I ever worn spurs.

 

They are only good for dancing Chile's national dance, the Cueca. A very graceful dance, where the men's steps always circle wide to avoid the spurs, and the women steer clear of the boots and spurs with small elegant steps, also because the women used to dance in bare feet.
Traditionally the men represented colonials with fancy silver inlaid spurs, and the women barefoot indigenous women.

 

Sorry Jack, that wasn't meant as a personal dig at you, just a general rant about them

 

I'm very happy with them being used for that . The potential for lacerated ankles is very high I imagine!

 

Those boots are pretty sturdy, and the women keep the men at arm's length.

 

Sensible

 

you do that, and let us know what you find.................

 

If you find a match, you will have earned your spurs.