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Antique Stirrup Cup

19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup
19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup

19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup

Located in Pearland, TX

As part of an English tradition, a stirrup cup is a "parting cup" given to riding companions while in the stirrups, usually with Port or Sherry, before embarking on a foxhunt.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup
19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup

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 the form of a fox head and hand painted with beautiful details.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup London 1851
Antique Victorian Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup London 1851

Antique Victorian Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup London 1851

Located in London, GB

Depth - 7.4cm This Victorian Stirrup Cup has a Full English Hallmark. This Silver Fox Stirrup Cup is in excellent condition with no damage.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Staffordshire Pottery Bulldog Stirrup Cup, Circa 1820
Regency Staffordshire Pottery Bulldog Stirrup Cup, Circa 1820

Regency Staffordshire Pottery Bulldog Stirrup Cup, Circa 1820

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

Fierce Elegance: The Staffordshire Bulldog Stirrup Cup, A Gentleman's Companion: Staffordshire Pearlware, Circa 1820 This striking Staffordshire pearlware stirrup cup, dating from a...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif Stirrup Cup
Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif Stirrup Cup

Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif Stirrup Cup

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th Century English Porcelain Fox with Grape Motif stirrup cup Hand-painted porcelain. England, 1900-1930.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

Antique J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Cup Hunting Fox Head Stirrup Cup
Antique J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Cup Hunting Fox Head Stirrup Cup

Antique J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Cup Hunting Fox Head Stirrup Cup

By Cartier, J.E. Caldwell & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company, Asprey International Limited, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed American silver stirrup cup. By J.E. Caldwell. In sterling silver with a gold washed interior.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

Horn Beaker or Stirrup Cup with Internal Copper and Glass Base Made in England
Horn Beaker or Stirrup Cup with Internal Copper and Glass Base Made in England

Horn Beaker or Stirrup Cup with Internal Copper and Glass Base Made in England

Located in London, GB

A beautiful decorative Horn Beaker or cup with wonderful decorative markings, benefitting from and interior copper and silver or tin lining interior sleeve with a glass base. Meas...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Copper, Silver, Tin

George III Double Beaker Made in London by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, 1800
George III Double Beaker Made in London by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, 1800

George III Double Beaker Made in London by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, 1800

By Peter, Ann & William Bateman

Located in London, GB

It is thought that these were used when travelling and also as stirrup cups to toast the hunt at the hunt meet.

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18th Century English George III Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Lithograph “George Frederick” with Lineage Chart, 19th Century
Antique Lithograph “George Frederick” with Lineage Chart, 19th Century

Antique Lithograph “George Frederick” with Lineage Chart, 19th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Pair with vintage silver stirrup cups, riding trophies, or English leather armchairs for a rich layered look.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Paper

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century
Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

During the Nara period, the base of the stirrup which supported the rider's sole was elongated past the toe cup.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Iron

Antique German Silver Spaniel Dog Stirrup Cup
Antique German Silver Spaniel Dog Stirrup Cup

Antique German Silver Spaniel Dog Stirrup Cup

By Eduard Foehr

Located in New York, NY

German silver figural dog stirrup cup, ca 1920. Cast bust of spaniel with long snout, resolutely closed mouth, and direct, concentrated gaze as well as floppy ears and thick fur.

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Hound Dog Stirrup Cup
Antique German Silver Hound Dog Stirrup Cup

Antique German Silver Hound Dog Stirrup Cup

Located in New York, NY

German 800 silver stirrup cup, ca 1930. Cast dog head in form of floppy-eared hound with jowly, upturned snout, and glass yellow eyes with dazed pinpoint pupils.

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver

Antique English Georgian Regency Fox Head Stirrup Cup, 1832
Antique English Georgian Regency Fox Head Stirrup Cup, 1832

Antique English Georgian Regency Fox Head Stirrup Cup, 1832

By William Knight II

Located in New York, NY

William IV sterling silver figural stirrup cup. Made by William Knight in London in 1832.

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1830s English Georgian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup with Armorial 1782
English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup with Armorial 1782

English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup with Armorial 1782

By Charles Aldridge & Henry Green

Located in New York, NY

George III sterling silver stirrup cup. Made by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green in London in 1782.

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1780s British Georgian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry Chawner English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup 1788
Henry Chawner English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup 1788

Henry Chawner English Georgian Sterling Silver Fox Stirrup Cup 1788

By Henry Chawner

Located in New York, NY

George III sterling silver stirrup cup. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1788.

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1780s British Georgian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

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A Rare English Pottery Hand Stirrup Cup
A Rare English Pottery Hand Stirrup Cup

A Rare English Pottery Hand Stirrup Cup

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H 5.5 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

A Rare English Pottery Hand Stirrup Cup

Located in New York, NY

A rare English creamware pottery hand stirrup cup decorated in underglaze colors

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Pottery

A Rare English Creamware Pottery Pope And Devil Stirrup Cup
A Rare English Creamware Pottery Pope And Devil Stirrup Cup

A Rare English Creamware Pottery Pope And Devil Stirrup Cup

Located in New York, NY

A rare English creamware pottery pope and devil stirrup cup, "When the Pope frowns, the Devil smiles", decorated in underglaze oxide colors

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Pottery

Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup  Dated Circa 1920's
Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup  Dated Circa 1920's

Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup Dated Circa 1920's

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup Dated Circa 1920's A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" given to guests, especially when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirru...

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1920s English Victorian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver Plate

Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head Inscribed "The Fisher"
Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head Inscribed "The Fisher"

Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head Inscribed "The Fisher"

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

The realism of this stirrup cup is a testament to the decorative skills of the Derby Porcelain workshops.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

George V Silver and Glass Crocodile Skin Hip Flask with Detachable Stirrup Cup
George V Silver and Glass Crocodile Skin Hip Flask with Detachable Stirrup Cup

George V Silver and Glass Crocodile Skin Hip Flask with Detachable Stirrup Cup

Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire

A George V silver and glass hip flask of rectangular form, mounted in crocodile skin, with hinged screw top and detachable stirrup cup with gilt interior. Hallmarked to the neck of t...

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1920s British George V Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver

Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head, 19th Century
Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head, 19th Century

Derby Porcelain Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Trout's Head, 19th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

The realism of this stirrup cup is a testament to the decorative skills of the Derby Porcelain workshops.

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1810s English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Bassalt Fox Head
Bassalt Fox Head

Bassalt Fox Head

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H 2.75 in W 5.25 in D 3 in

Bassalt Fox Head

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, BASSALT, FOX HEAD STIRRUP CUP CIRCA 1860

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19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Derby Color Fox
Derby Color Fox

Derby Color Fox

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H 3.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

Derby Color Fox

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, DERBY, FOX HEAD STIRRUP CUP CIRCA 1860

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19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 'Hunting' Drinks Set, 1920s
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 'Hunting' Drinks Set, 1920s

Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 'Hunting' Drinks Set, 1920s

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Approximate height of each stirrup cup: 3½ inches (9 cm). The set also comes with a bespoke oak display stand for when the set of out of its presentation case.  

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1920s British Other Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Sterling Silver

Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Metarmorphose Ryton Cup, circa 1800, England
Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Metarmorphose Ryton Cup, circa 1800, England

Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Metarmorphose Ryton Cup, circa 1800, England

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

An amusing satirical anti-Catholic Staffordshire pearl ware pottery metamorphose stirrup or Ryton cup made in early 19th century. The cup has reversible heads of the Pope and the Dev...

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Early 1800s English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Pottery

A Fabulous Large Silver Fox c1904
A Fabulous Large Silver Fox c1904

A Fabulous Large Silver Fox c1904

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H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in

A Fabulous Large Silver Fox c1904

Located in Pewsey, GB

In superb condition and the head twist off like a very large stirrup type cup. Fully marked and a fabulous centrepiece.

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver

An Italian Street
An Italian Street

Ignaz Marcel GaugengiglAn Italian Street, circa 1875

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 21.25 in D 2 in

An Italian Street

By Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl

Located in Boston, MA

An oil painting by Gaugengigl also entitled "The Stirrup Cup" was exhibited at the Boston Art Club, April 16-May 8, 1880, #14.

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bulldog Stirrup Cup
Bulldog Stirrup Cup

Bulldog Stirrup Cup

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H 3.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in

Bulldog Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

Stirrup cups in pottery and porcelain became popular in England in the last quarter of the 18th century.

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19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Pottery

Hounds Head Stirrup Cup
Hounds Head Stirrup Cup

Hounds Head Stirrup Cup

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H 2.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Hounds Head Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

This spotted hound's head stirrup cup has 2 details which make it memorable.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Rabbit Head Creamware Stirrup Cup
Rabbit Head Creamware Stirrup Cup

Rabbit Head Creamware Stirrup Cup

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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 6 in

Rabbit Head Creamware Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

The most common form of stirrup cup is the fox. The rabbit is rare. It would make a great addition to any collection of stirrup cups.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware

A Bulldog Stirrup Cup
A Bulldog Stirrup Cup

A Bulldog Stirrup Cup

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H 2.8 in W NaN in D 3.75 in

A Bulldog Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

The collar buckle, nose, and eyes are painted black. A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" given to guests, especially when they are leaving and already have their feet in the stirrups.

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19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Rabbit Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup
Rabbit Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup

Rabbit Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup

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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 7 in

Rabbit Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

Porcelain stirrup cup in the form of a rabbit's head. Most of the stirrup cups we find are modeled as foxes or hounds.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fox Head Stirrup Cup
Antique Fox Head Stirrup Cup

Antique Fox Head Stirrup Cup

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H 3.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in

Antique Fox Head Stirrup Cup

Located in Katonah, NY

A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" used for drinking and given to guests, especially when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirrups.

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Earthenware

Scottish Silver Stirrup Cups
Scottish Silver Stirrup Cups

Scottish Silver Stirrup Cups

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H 4.875 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Scottish Silver Stirrup Cups

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning pair of Scottish silver stirrup cups bears the maker’s mark of Hamilton & Inches of Edinburgh.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Other Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Silver

English Porcelain Fox Stirrup Cup
English Porcelain Fox Stirrup Cup

English Porcelain Fox Stirrup Cup

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H 5 in W 2.5 in D 3 in

English Porcelain Fox Stirrup Cup

Located in New York, NY

Antique English porcelain stirrup cup in the form of a red fox head. Dimension: 2.5" at neck, 5" from collar to tip of nose, 3" D.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Horse Stirrup Cup after Stubbs.
Porcelain Horse Stirrup Cup after Stubbs.

Porcelain Horse Stirrup Cup after Stubbs.

Located in Downingtown, PA

A charming English stirrup cup in the form of a horse head. This is a form that I personally have never seen before.

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

English Porcelain Fox-head Stirrup Cup
English Porcelain Fox-head Stirrup Cup

English Porcelain Fox-head Stirrup Cup

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H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2.88 in

English Porcelain Fox-head Stirrup Cup

By Bloor Derby

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Porcelain Fox-head Stirrup Cup, Possibly Derby, Bloor or Stevenson & Hancock, Circa 1820 The small, finely modeled stirrup Cup is in the form of a fox head with a gold colla...

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1820s English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

A Charming Primitive Creamware Stirrup Cup
A Charming Primitive Creamware Stirrup Cup

A Charming Primitive Creamware Stirrup Cup

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H 3.75 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

A Charming Primitive Creamware Stirrup Cup

Located in Downingtown, PA

Grigsby, 1990, pg. 350-1 for discussion and photos of other examples of lead glaze stirrup cups.

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19th Century British Antique Stirrup Cup

Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Fish
Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Fish

Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Fish

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H 3 in W 2.25 in D 5 in

Stirrup Cup in the Form of a Fish

Located in Katonah, NY

This rare porcelain stirrup cup was made in the form of the head of a fish; a salmon.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

Trout Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup, The Angler's Delight
Trout Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup, The Angler's Delight

Trout Head Porcelain Stirrup Cup, The Angler's Delight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

The realism of this stirrup cup is evidence of the superb decorative skills of the Derby Porcelain workshop.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup
19th Century English Staffordshire Equestrian Fox Stirrup Cup

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 the form of a fox head and hand painted with beautiful details.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive English Creamware Stirrup Cup of a Hound
Primitive English Creamware Stirrup Cup of a Hound

Primitive English Creamware Stirrup Cup of a Hound

Located in Downingtown, PA

The hound-head creamware stirrup cup with unusual decoration of large splotches producing a charming, folky look.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Fox Hound Stirrup Cup
Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Fox Hound Stirrup Cup

Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Fox Hound Stirrup Cup

By Staffordshire

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large Staffordshire Pearlware Fox Hound Stirrup Cup, Circa 1820 This is a fine example of a Staffordshire pearlware stirrup cup from the early 19th century.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Stirrup Cup

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

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Antique Stirrup Cup For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique stirrup cup for your home. Each antique stirrup cup for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique stirrup cup — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique stirrup cup bearing Regency, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique stirrup cup that is appealing in its simplicity, but Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Staffordshire and Thomas Harper, London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Stirrup Cup?

Prices for an antique stirrup cup can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $25,718, while the average can fetch as much as $2,331.