A lovely pair of vintage silver-plated stag/deer stirrup cups. Heavier in weight, these goblets have a nice weighted feel to them (they are silver-plated over solid brass). You can turn each cup upside down and it balances perfectly on its antlers. The detailing is simply gorgeous from the antlers to the fur to the majestic horns. Truly a lovely pair of stirrup cups.
A quick summary on this type of cup and where the name originated: Stirrup cups were given to guests when they were leaving and had their feet in the leather stirrups (of the horse). It was also traditional to serve wine/port/sherry at the meet, prior to the fox hunt, so the stirrup cup was taken by a rider who was about to depart.
Condition: Excellent condition. Beyond some very mild tarnish in a few spots, these cups are in excellent condition. The silver-plating is vibrant. They displays beautifully. Cheers.
Measurements: 5 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" in diameter
Hallmarks/era: None; Mid Century
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