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What are stirrup cups used for?

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What are stirrup cups used for?
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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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup London 1851
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Victorian Solid Silver Stirrup Cup on the shape of a Fox's head. This
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Gucci Stag Stirrup Cup Vase, Brass, Gold Washed, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci stag stirrup cup, brass, gold washed, Signed. The largest of the stag stirrup cups. Can be
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

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