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Vintage Fox Stirrup Cup

Regular price $174.11

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A stunning vintage pewter Fox stirrup cup. Extremely heavy in weight this stirrup cup features the most incredible detailing...from the Fox's ears to his textured "fur". Heavier in weight, this stirrup cup is solid and well-crafted. This stirrup cup features a pair of etched Art Deco lines at the base of the cup. Truly a magical goblet. And when turned upside down, it rests perfectly on its head.

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.

Hallmarks: 95% can be found on the back of the head (meaning 95% solid pewter)

Measurements: Approx 5 1/2" tall x 3" in diameter

Condition: Good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age. The interior of the goblet is clean and tarnish free. There's some very, very minor general "age" (that comes purely from time) and general surface wear (from past handling). There's also a micro tiny (pinhead in size) ding on the very upper section (just below the fox's head); we're not sure if this is a manufacturing occurrence or a ding that occurred in the past from handling. It was impossible to capture in a photo, so we are noting it here, in the Conditions summary. Lastly, there's some age/tarnish right where the Fox head meets the lower "stirrup cup" portion. In short, this stirrup cup is in good condition but does show mild signs of age; it displays beautifully. Cheers!

**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages.

****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.