{"product_id":"pair-vintage-brass-stag-stirrup-cups-silver-plated-interiors-naturally-patinated-hunting-barware-1970s","title":"Pair Vintage Brass Stag Stirrup Cups Silver Plated Interiors Naturally Patinated Hunting Barware 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional Pair of Vintage Brass Stag-Headed Stirrup Cups – Silver-Plated Interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly handsome and substantial pair of vintage stag-headed stirrup cups, dating to around the 1970s and distinguished by unusually good casting, strong sculptural detail and an attractive naturally aged brass patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup features a beautifully modelled stag's head, neck and antlered feet, with remarkably detailed rendering of the fur, facial features, ears and antlers. The casting is crisp and substantial, giving these pieces a particularly impressive quality and weight in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cups are made from cast brass, with their interiors retaining a contrasting silver-plated finish. The exterior brass has been deliberately left unpolished, preserving the rich, time-earned golden, brown and darker patination that has developed naturally over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting contrast between the warm brass exterior, darker recesses and bright silver-plated interior is particularly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair are extremely closely matched in size and weight, with only a small natural variation between the individual castings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 14.3 cm each\u003cbr\u003eCup rim diameter: 8.3 cm each\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 361 g and 368 g respectively\u003cbr\u003eTotal pair weight: 729 g\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Cast brass with silver-plated interiors\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: Matching pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small openings visible at the rear of the stag necks are part of the original casting construction and are present on both cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are decorative yet fully functional traditional stirrup cups, associated with hunting and equestrian culture, and make an unusually striking addition to a collection of sporting antiques, barware or animalier metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the modelling and the substantial construction are considerably better than many of the lightweight decorative examples encountered today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a particularly attractive and well-made matching pair. These substantial stag stirrup cups do not appear on the market particularly often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition commensurate with age and use. The brass retains its original aged\/patinated appearance, with areas of darker oxidation and natural surface variation. The silver-plated interiors remain bright overall with some age-related variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54791490961741,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6dc97b7a-1aa1-40a8-b7d1-5365c84d993f.jpg?v=1789916394","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/pair-vintage-brass-stag-stirrup-cups-silver-plated-interiors-naturally-patinated-hunting-barware-1970s","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}