Pair of 19th or 20th Century Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup389 nov24 This spur is similar to

This spur is similar to one illustrated in Charles de Lacy's "The History of the Spur"

It can stand on its own or be hung on a wall

The hat is covered in black silk plush

This was a genuine working saddle

The mouthpiece is stamped  has a low port

Pair of 19th or 20th Century Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup389 nov24 This spur is similar toThese shoe shaped stirrups are made of brass with a dark patina. They come from South America. They are known as "Conquistador" stirrups, but they actually date from the 19th or early 20th Century. The shape would protect the rider's feet from injury. They are quite plain with engraved "strap" decoration, and later primitive engraved scallop patterns. There is one round drainage hole in the base of each stirrup. One stirrup has splashes of verdigiris