Object number
2002/16/7-8
Creator
Description
Pair of spurs used by Henry Page, carrier in Gallowstree Common/Kidmore End. Stamped 'maxwell' on the spur arm, 'PICADILLY LONDON' on the pin.
This pair of horse riding spurs was used by Henry Page, the donor's great-grandfather, who was a carrier in Gallowstree Common and Kidmore End. The donor's family were farriers and carriers in the Gallowstree Common area in the early twentieth century. They are stamped 'maxwell' on the spur arm and 'PICADILLY LONDON' on the pin.
Physical description
2 spurs: metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'SPURS (4 pairs) // Description // 4 pairs Horse riding spurs. // .../5&6 - stamped "C&M 1885" INSIDE FACE // .../3&4 & .../7&8 - stamped "maxwell" on spur arm // "?PICADILLY LONDON" on pin // revealed during conservation // Associated information // These ['stirrups' scored through] spurs were deposited along with horse bits (see Acc. No. 2002/15). // Family were farriers and carriers in Gallowstree Common area in early 20th Century. Henry Page - depositor's great grandfather - was a carrier in Gallowstree Common and Kidmore End.
Production place
Piccadilly
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
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