Silver - 27th January 2010

Lot 724

Five late 18th century pairs of silver cock fighting spurs

Estimate £700 - £1,000 | Hammer £1300

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Description

Five late 18th century pairs of silver cock fighting spurs, the underside incuse marked ST, possibly for Thomas Stilwell or Thomas Sharratt, retailed by Samuel Toulmin of The Strand, circa 1765, the spikes each attached to a leather jess, in a fitted silk lined shagreen case, the inside with a Samuel Toulmin Silver Cockspur maker trade label, various lengths from 4.5cm to 5cm.