A Pair of Balkan or Greek Stirrups with Spurs - Stirrup410 gaucho Internal width 7cm (approx 2¾")

Internal width 7cm (approx 2¾")

A pair of early twentieth century boot pullsThese have cylindrical bone handles with turned decoration at each endThere are a few fine cracks in the bone but no loose pieces

Weight 674g (1lb 8oz)

Fibroflex whips and crops first seem to be recorded in "Whips by Craftsmen" published by Moss

It has a good aged patina with a few scars and marks from use and a couple of dark spots

A Pair of Balkan or Greek Stirrups with Spurs - Stirrup410 gaucho Internal width 7cm (approx 2¾")A pair of heavy brass or bronze stirrups with a dark aged patina. They are cradle shaped with suspension slots at the top One side of each stirrup bears a small rowelled spur. There are no marks or stamps visible. In his 1911 book "The History of the Spur" Charles de Lacy records such stirrups being used in Southern Greece and the Balkans. Dimensions : Width including spur 6" (15cm), height 6" (15cm), depth of tread 2" (7cm)Weight : 810g (1lb 12oz)