ANTIQUE 19thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER FOX STIRRUP CUP, REILY & STORER c.1832
19th Century Georgian silver stirrup cup, of very unusual design, the cup is cone shape, resting on twisted vines and mounted with a model of a fox, the top boarder depicting hunting dogs in a country landscape chasing a fox, large vacant cartouche, the base rests inside a fox fur coaster. Stirrup cups are extremely rare and sought and this is undoubtedly the most unusual example.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1832 (r), Maker's mark CR GS for Charles Reily & George Storer.
Reference Number: A5617
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Georgian solid silver stirrup cup, of very unusual design, the cup is cone shape, resting on twisted vines and mounted with a model of a fox, the top boarder depicting hunting dogs in a country landscape chasing a fox, large vacant cartouche, the base rests inside a fox fur coaster. Stirrup cups are extremely rare and sought and this is undoubtedly the most unusual example. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1832 (r), Maker's mark CR GS for Charles Reily & George Storer.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 22cm
Width: 23 x 12cm
Weight: 535g