"Spanker": A George IV silver dog collar,

the central name panel inscribed "Spanker",
with further inscription on either side
"Winner of the Silver Cup, value £37,
which was run for by dogs of the Subscribers of the
Morfe Coursing Meeting, January 11th, 1825."

Samuel Horton
Birmingham, 1824

Diameter of collar circle 12.9 cm
Width of collar band 2.8 cm