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What are stirrup cups used for?
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Stirrup cups were traditionally used for giving a drink to someone on horseback. Most often, people presented them to those about to depart for hunts. As a result, many have deer, fox, dog or duck etchings. Find a variety of stirrup cups on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Staffordshire Pottery Bulldog Stirrup Cup
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fierce Elegance: The Staffordshire Bulldog Stirrup Cup,
A Gentleman's Companion: Staffordshire
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery
Cast English Sterling Silver Dog Stirrup Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary cast sterling silver stirrup cup modeled in the
Category
2010s British Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup
By James R. Biggins 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary cast sterling silver stirrup cup modelled in the
Category
2010s British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine 19th century English Staffordshire fox hunting stirrup cup. This charming stirrup cup is in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
English Staffordshire Great Dane Dog Equestrian Stirrup Cup
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine rare vintage English staffordshire great dane hunting dog porcelain stirrup cup produced by
Category
Late 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Valenti Boar Pitcher and Stirrup Cups Set
By Valenti
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this Mid-Century Modern Spanish Boars Head Pitcher and stirrup cup set by Valenti.
The Pitcher of
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
