Sterling Silver Stirrup Cup 'Deer’

This fallow deer is one of 12 sterling silver "stirrup" glasses ( vermeil inside ) , whose models date back to around the mid-1900s, and represent 12 animals that can be placed at the table to serve wine. Most popular in the late 18th and 19th century, antique silver stirrup cups...

This sterling silver ring holds within it an ancient relic—a genuine coin hailing from Magna Graecia, specifically from the 5th century BC Bruttium, nest...

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...

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...