A sterling silver-gilt stirrup cup by the Royal Irish Silver Co., hallmarked Dublin, 1972. The upper section is modelled as the head of a snarling wolf in textured sterling silver. The interior is gilt, a traditional feature associated with ceremonial drinking vessels.
This piece follows the tradition of stirrup cups, typically given to riders before a hunt, and is designed to rest inverted on the animal's head when not in use.
Dimensions -
Height: 11.5 cm
Diameter (rim): 6.5 cm
Specifications -
Maker: Royal Irish Silver Co.
Date: 1972
Assay: Dublin, Ireland
Material: Sterling silver with gilt interior
Weight: 304 grams
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked to the body with Irish sterling standard marks, date letter (1972), and maker’s mark RI for Royal Irish Silver Co.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.
A sterling silver-gilt stirrup cup by the Royal Irish Silver Co., hallmarked Dublin, 1972. The upper section is modelled as the head of a snarling wolf in textured sterling silver. The interior is gilt, a traditional feature associated with ceremonial drinking vessels.
This piece follows the tradition of stirrup cups, typically given to riders before a hunt, and is designed to rest inverted on the animal's head when not in use.
Dimensions -
Height: 11.5 cm
Diameter (rim): 6.5 cm
Specifications -
Maker: Royal Irish Silver Co.
Date: 1972
Assay: Dublin, Ireland
Material: Sterling silver with gilt interior
Weight: 304 grams
Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked to the body with Irish sterling standard marks, date letter (1972), and maker’s mark RI for Royal Irish Silver Co.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age.
