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Cock Fighting Spur Set

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Cock Fighting Spur Set
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For your bidding pleasure is a complete set of Cock fighting spurs. Cockfighting was the second most popular sport after horse racing during the 1700’s. It attracted people from every social class and as such people from every class owned gamecocks. Cockfighting is as old as the allure of bloodsport. Roman art portrays it and the sport reached it’s peak of popularity in England during the 1500’s. These spurs would have been attached to the rooster legs and fixed with string or leather. They spur measures 3 1/8” long. An extra spur is included which is longer measuring 3 ¾”. It is also marked “R. Cruz”. Two of the spurs are broken showing that they have seen use. All five pieces show a nice patina.