Pair of 19th or early 20th Century Latin American Spurs - Spur196 snaffle Such bits were used when

Such bits were used when breaking in

There is a dent in the hollow silver filigree handle near its topAlthough the end is flexible the whip has a bend halfway along its length

neck 6cm (2¼")

length of tread 7" (17

The handle part shaft or stock is covered in chestnut coloured braided leather

Pair of 19th or early 20th Century Latin American Spurs - Spur196 snaffle Such bits were used whenA pair spur made of a white metal, most likely Alpacca (a nickel alloy). The arms of both spurs end in round rings. On each spur one side has two buttons hanging from this ring and the other has a hinged buckle and a button. On the inside of the heel band part of a stamp remains it reads "67" on one spur and "6.." on the other. The outer surfaces of the spurs are decorated with a sort of feather pattern on both sides. There is a small heelplate with a