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Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1970s Stirrup Cup With The Head Of A Stag or Elk.
Vintage Silver plated stag head with large antlers stirrup cup.
The stirrup cup can be displayed on their base and upside down on their antler.
Beautifully detailed with textured top, the stirrup cup adorned with a cast stag head on its base, banded center and semi-gloss bottom.
Playful stirrup cup from the 1970s in the style of Gucci.
They balance with the animal heads up or down and can just be used as decorative objects if desired.
This Classic Elizabeth II style stirrup cup, is of plain beaker form with a cast stag head to one end.
Can be displayed as pictured or with the cup upside down, resting on the stag's antlers.
This bar favorite stands out for the drink aficionado! Larger than many of the stirrup cups.
In the early 19th century, stirrup cups were originally used as a vessel to hold a drink offered to a man on horseback before a hunting departure.
Today in England and Europe stirrup cups are still used to serve drinks on horseback to the participants in a fox hunt or steeple chase,
the beverage is given to guests just before the very moment of departure, referring to having one's feet in the stirrups. It is also the drink served at the meet before a fox hunt.
The Italian fashion house, Gucci, made a very similar set during the 70s.
Nowadays, stirrup cups are still commonly connected with hunting but are also used for decorative gifts on any occasion.
Stag, Deer or Elk Stirrup Cup.
Capacity: 8 oz.
Height: 6.25".
Diameter of the cup: 3.25"
Antlers Width: 4".
Made of Silver-Plate
Figural English stirrup cup with stag.
No maker's mark.
Condition: Great vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use
The Stag Silver...
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian James R. Biggins Furniture