ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED STIRRUP CUP Foxhound silver2 and irregularities throughout

and irregularities throughout

Rather than serving as a literal reproduction

or stand alone as a serene work of art

suggesting a studio-made object or artist’s model rather than a mass-produced casting

or pair with matching columns to create a dramatic

ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED STIRRUP CUP Foxhound silver2 and irregularities throughoutA finely crafted silver plated stirrup cup in the form of a foxhounds head, echoing the refined equestrian traditions of 18th and 19th century England. This beautifully detailed piece features a sculptural dogs head that doubles as the base when inverted a design that embodies both function and artistry. The stirrup cup has long been associated with the English fox hunting tradition, where it was offered to riders while still mounted in the stirrups