{"product_id":"rare-antique-early-19th-century-folk-art-horn-stirrup-cup-in-the-form-of-a-gentleman-s-riding-boot","title":"Rare Antique 19th Century Folk Art Horn Stirrup Cup In The Form Of A Gentleman’s Riding Boot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 19th Century Stirrup Cup, Carved From Polished Horn And Finished As A Gentleman’s Riding Boot, Reflects The Rituals Of Victorian Travel And Country Hospitality. Designed To Be Used While Mounted With One Foot Still In The Stirrup, It Held A Small Measure Of Port, Sherry, Or Brandy Offered As A Parting Gesture Before A Journey Or Day’s Ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Boot Form, Popular In The Mid 1800s, Symbolised Readiness, Mobility, And The Manners Of The Sporting Era Without Reference To A Specific Pursuit. Horn Was Valued For Its Strength And Smooth Finish, Making These Cups Both Practical And Durable For Outdoor Use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than A Drinking Vessel, A Stirrup Cup Marked A Moment Of Transition: From Hospitality To Departure, From Stillness To Motion. Today, Pieces Like This Survive As Evocative Artefacts Of 19th Century Craftsmanship And Social Ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 13cm x 4cm x 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 76.84 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56541028254079,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/ADD12AC1-F8B1-4A5D-9C60-1D97CE99F5B7.jpg?v=1765283913","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-antique-early-19th-century-folk-art-horn-stirrup-cup-in-the-form-of-a-gentleman-s-riding-boot","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}