Antique South American Side Saddle Silver Stirrup/slipper
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:642134 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Era: 1800s | Originating Region: South America |
For sale is a stunning antique Spanish Colonial Silver Lady's Slipper Stirrup
Description:
Rare Antique Spanish Colonial Silver Lady's Equestrian Sidesaddle Slipper Stirrup, 19th C. South America (Probably Peru or Bolivia). Nicely crafted, the stirrup with curved footplate and decorated toe cap. The buckle arch is solid and not loose.
When the Spanish came to the Western Hemisphere, they rein...troduced the horse to regions where it had long been extinct. This animal had a far-reaching impact on life and culture in the Americas, including the production of equestrian adornments and images. This elaborately decorated, slipper-style stirrup is a luxury example of riding equipment for women. The ladies of Lima, Peru, were renowned for their grace on horseback, and since they rode side-saddle, their stirrups were made singly rather than as part of a pair.
Overall, the piece is in good condition with appropriate signs of age.
Description:
Rare Antique Spanish Colonial Silver Lady's Equestrian Sidesaddle Slipper Stirrup, 19th C. South America (Probably Peru or Bolivia). Nicely crafted, the stirrup with curved footplate and decorated toe cap. The buckle arch is solid and not loose.
When the Spanish came to the Western Hemisphere, they rein...troduced the horse to regions where it had long been extinct. This animal had a far-reaching impact on life and culture in the Americas, including the production of equestrian adornments and images. This elaborately decorated, slipper-style stirrup is a luxury example of riding equipment for women. The ladies of Lima, Peru, were renowned for their grace on horseback, and since they rode side-saddle, their stirrups were made singly rather than as part of a pair.
Overall, the piece is in good condition with appropriate signs of age.
