Stirrup Cup - Horse (Partial Gilt) Decoration and close inspection reveals individually

and close inspection reveals individually chased feather flowing from beak to tail tip

A traditional votive and baluster stem sits on a flared base with a wide drip pan

the details of its deep-set eyes and fur thoroughly incised to accentuate the design

allowing it to hang seamlessly on the rim of your cup

The Hare Stirrup Cup is designed to replicate the hare head

Stirrup Cup - Horse (Partial Gilt) Decoration and close inspection reveals individuallyPresenting silver stirrup cups to riders on horseback before leaving or arriving home from hunting was a popular practice in the late 18th and 19th centuries. They drank from these vessels whilst their feet remained in the stirrups. The Horse Stirrup Cup is designed to replicate the horse head; the thick fur and details thoroughly sculpted to accentuate the design. The cup's interior is gilded with 24K gold. Product dimensions: H10. 5cm W5cm L4. 5cm