Pair of Mess Dress Maxwell Box Spurs - Spur521g june26 Weight 306g (10¾oz)

Weight 306g (10¾oz)

This large antique iron or steel curb bit has fixed cheeks with large lower rings

There is a line of cast decoration on the heel bands

One of the cheeks is stamped "Hawkins"

The front has various dark stains especially on the left lapel

Pair of Mess Dress Maxwell Box Spurs - Spur521g june26 Weight 306g (10¾oz)A pair of box spurs by Maxwell of Piccadilly. They are silver coloured, probably nickel plated. The necks are straight, there are decorative incised or stamped screw heads in each arm. The spurs have round rowels with a star pattern. The necks are stamped "Maxwell"The spurs have steel inserts that fit into the heels of the bootsThese inserts are stamped "Left" and "Right" and "Piccadilly, London" Internal width 7cm (approx 2"), neck 5cm (2"), rowel