VINTAGE PEWTER SET OF 5 ANIMAL FIGURAL HEADS WINE/WHISKY PARTING STIRRUP CUPS.

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VINTAGE PEWTER SET OF 5 ANIMAL FIGURAL HEADS WINE/WHISKY PARTING STIRRUP CUPS.
THESE WINE/WHISKY STIRRUP CUPS WERE GIVEN TO GUESTS WHEN THEY WERE LEAVING AND HAVE THEIR FEET IN THE STIRRUPS. IT IS ALSO THE
TRADITIONAL DRINK (USUALLY WINE/PORT OR SHERRY) SERVED AT THE MEET, PRIOR TO A
TRADITIONAL FOXHUNT.
THE TERM CAN DESCRIBE THE CUP THAT WAS A TRADITIONAL DRINK IN A SMALL SERVING TAKEN BY A RIDER ABOUT TO
DEPART.
THIS SET
INCLUDES 5 LARGE WINE GLASS SIZE CUPS OF STAG DEER HEAD, LION HEAD, ELEPHANT HEAD, MOUNTNAIN GOAT HEAD AND MULE HEAD.
PLUS
5 SMALLER
PORT OR SHERRY SHOT
SIZE CUPS OF STAG DEER HEAD, LION HEAD, ELEPHANT HEAD, MOUNTNAIN GOAT HEAD AND MULE HEAD.
THESE CUPS WERE USUALLY STOOD ON THEIR HEADS FOR USE AND ON THE RIMS FOR STORAGE OR DISPLAY.
THE LARGER PIECE'S MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATELY ARE:
-  6 " HIGH
-  3 " WIDE
-  BETWEEN 290.80 & 260.75 GRAMM WEIGHT
-  STAMPED 95%
PEWTER
THE SMALLER PIECE'S MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATELY ARE:
-  3 " HIGH
-  2 " WIDE
-  BETWEEN 115.00 & 130.00 GRAMM WEIGHT
-  STAMPED 95%
PEWTER
THESE SETS OF 5 ANIMAL FIGURAL HEADS WINE/WHISKY PARTING STIRRUP CUPS ARE NEW AND HAVE NEVER BEEN USED.  ALL PIECES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO DINGS, DENTS OR REPAIRS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SMALL MULE HEAD CUP THAT HAS SOME IMPERFECTIONS AROUND THE RIM.  CHECK PHOTOS CAREFULLY.
THESE SETS WOULD MAKE A NICE GIFT FOR A COLLECTOR, A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OR CONVERSATION PIECE.
PLEASE CHECK ALL PHOTOS FOR DETAILS. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
SHIPPED USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL.