Pair of Rowel Spurs second half 17th century German Despite its simple shape this pair of spurs is skillfully chiseled all over with moldings and crescent-shape motifs giving it a particularly sculptural aspect. In the 17th century spurs became true fashion accessories often worn outside the equestrian context, and some of them were real pieces of jewelry. This trend progressively disappeared after the mid-17th century, and even adorned pairs like this one displayed increasingly simpler designs.. Pair of Rowel Spurs. German. second half 17th century. Iron alloy. Equestrian Equipment-Spurs