A stunning set of 4 silver-plated stirrup cups from Sheffield, England. Extremely heavy in weight, these stirrup cups are solid and nothing short of magical. The set includes a turkey, a deer/stag, a hound, and a rabbit. They have the most incredible detailing...from the deer's antlers to the hounds "fur". And when turned upside down, each cup rests on it's head/ears/antlers. Circa 1940s.
Hallmarks: "Sheffield England" can be found inside the cups
Measurements: Approx 5" tall x just shy of 2/4" in diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of age/wear. These cups display beautifully but do show a few signs of age/wear. We're pretty Type A about the exact condition of our vintage items, so here's a cup by cup summary:
- Turkey: it appears the "beak" of the turkey is flatter than it should be (possibly a manufacturer's flaw, see photo #3); there's also an "age spot" at the base of the cup
- Stag/deer: this cup is the only one that has a section where the brass is showing through the silver-plating, giving it a "bronze" tone (see photo #4)
- Hound: there's one area of the rim that isn't perfectly round (it was tough to capture in a photo, see photos #7 and #8); it has a small "flared ding" on a small area
- Rabbit: excellent condition
In short, these vintage stirrup cups show a few signs of age/wear and display beautifully. They have a magical feel to them. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage.
Hallmarks: "Sheffield England" can be found inside the cups
Measurements: Approx 5" tall x just shy of 2/4" in diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of age/wear. These cups display beautifully but do show a few signs of age/wear. We're pretty Type A about the exact condition of our vintage items, so here's a cup by cup summary:
- Turkey: it appears the "beak" of the turkey is flatter than it should be (possibly a manufacturer's flaw, see photo #3); there's also an "age spot" at the base of the cup
- Stag/deer: this cup is the only one that has a section where the brass is showing through the silver-plating, giving it a "bronze" tone (see photo #4)
- Hound: there's one area of the rim that isn't perfectly round (it was tough to capture in a photo, see photos #7 and #8); it has a small "flared ding" on a small area
- Rabbit: excellent condition
In short, these vintage stirrup cups show a few signs of age/wear and display beautifully. They have a magical feel to them. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage.