


Godbehere, Samuel
A George III Antique English Silver-Gilt Fox Head Stirrup Cup, 1792
Length: 4 7/8"
Weight: 5 oz. 9 dwt.
Weight: 5 oz. 9 dwt.
London
H0611
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A superb example of a fox-head stirrup cup, with beautiful gilding and extremely fine detail. Stirrup cups are so called because they were intended to be drunk from while in...
A superb example of a fox-head stirrup cup, with beautiful gilding and extremely fine detail.
Stirrup cups are so called because they were intended to be drunk from while in the saddle: liquid courage for the hunt.
Stirrup cups are so called because they were intended to be drunk from while in the saddle: liquid courage for the hunt.