ANTQ Rare (HTF) Set of Four Large Silver-Plated ELK Head/Foot Stirrup Cups For Sale

ANTQ Rare (Hard To Find) Set of Four Large Silver-Plated ELK Head/Foot Stirrup Cups/GobletsThis is a sale for four absolutely stunning, silver-plated, Elk Headed/Footed Stirrup Cup made around the mid-1940\'s. Very good antique cosmetic and working condition. Patina is in accordance with age and wear. A clean and polish would benefit these items, but I have not attempted this. Heavy items. No original packaging with this item. These items are a delightful Elk shaped head/foot, engraved, relief repousse workmanship and the lines curve down to a top/bottom edge. These are fine, sturdy pieces and in their original condition. There is age-related patina. The term Stirrup Cup is a \"parting cup\" which was often given to guests when they were leaving and their feet were already in their stirrups. The Cup is also found to give participants a traditional drink of port or sherry prior to a traditional fox hunt. Each item measures approximately 14.5 x 10.5 with a diameter of 8.5 cms. These have a fair weight. Sold as seen from a smoke and pet free home. My Ref: (I.72/MDB)Additional information:Items up to and including £20 will sent via Royal Mail 48 Tracked Service and items over £20 will be sent via Royal Mail 24 Tracked Service. Both services are collected from my Office the next day.Whilst every effort is made to take good photos of my items, I am not an expert and sometimes the colours and appearance of certain items may differ when the item is received due to light , i.e. natural/electric light.Metal items, such as silver etc, may tarnish over time if they do not sell quickly. Photos taken at the time are precise but your items may appear different when they are received because of the lapse of time.I always try to describe every aspect of each item as well as possible, but sometimes I do miss things. Please contact me via email if there is something that I have omitted and I will do my best to rectify things.I am here to be contacted should you be unhappy with any aspect of your purchase. Please do not leave negative or neutral response without speaking to me first. I want all my buyers to be happy and leave POSITIVE response.