{"title":"Stirrups","description":"Antique and collectable stirrups from around the world","products":[{"product_id":"scott-sidesaddle-safety-stirrup","title":"Scott Sidesaddle Safety Stirrup - Stirrup393","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA nickel safety stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup has a swinging tread and arch that splits open to release the foot in the event of a fall so that the rider cannot be dragged.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has an open tread, curved at its front edge and stamped \"HEEL\" at its rear edge - if fitted the wrong way round the escape mechanism would not work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tread has worn smooth on its front edge on one side.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe underside of the footplate or tread is stamped \"Scott's\", \"Safety\" \"Size 3\" , \"H \u0026amp; S\", \"Solid Nickel\" and \"73316\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : 6½\" (16.5cm) tall x 5\" (12.6cm) external width x 1¾\" (4.6cm) deep tread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternal width 3¼\" (8.4cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 1lb ½oz, 470g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227519140163,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_8384.jpg?v=1696087381"},{"product_id":"pair-of-decorated-brass-conquistador-stirrups","title":"Pair of Decorated Brass \"Conquistador\" Stirrups - Stirrup392","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese shoe shaped stirrups are made of brass .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey come from South America.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are known as \"Conquistador\" stirrups, but they probably date from the 19th Century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape would protect the rider's feet from injury.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth stirrups are decorated with a circle and a plume pattern on each side .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no stamps or makers marks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are two triangular drainage holes in the base of each stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne stirrup has a small casting defect on its base near the toe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 4½\" (10.6cm), height 4½\" (11.5cm), length 11\" (28cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 2.9kg (6lb 6oz )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup392\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227530019139,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_8156.jpg?v=1696087753"},{"product_id":"pair-of-portuguese-box-or-body-stirrups-stirrup391","title":"Pair of Portuguese Box or Body Stirrups - 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It has a central green \"stone\" (probably glass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 4\" (10cm), height 4½\" (11.5cm), length of tread 8¾\" (22.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 450g (1lb )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227587821891,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_7074.jpg?v=1696089087"},{"product_id":"small-peruvian-slipper-stirrup-stirrup386","title":"Small Peruvian Slipper Stirrup - Stirrup386","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a small stirrup, probably for a little girl.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is cast in a silver coloured metal (probably Alpacca or a similar alloy).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt comes from Latin America.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arch of the stirrup has incised decoration and pivots around the base of the stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe base is foot shaped and has simple decoration around its edge.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe toe was functional as well as decorative, it covered the front of the foot, preventing it from slipping through the iron and getting trapped.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has pierced decoration with scrolls, flowers and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 2¾\" (7cm), height 3¼\" (8.5cm), length of tread 6¾\" (17cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 180g (6¼oz )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227663909187,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_7087.jpg?v=1696090051"},{"product_id":"steel-safety-stirrup-stirrup361","title":"Steel Safety Stirrup - Stirrup361","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA steel safety stirrup with an aged dark patina.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tread or footplate is hinged so that the arch of the stirrup can open under pressure - a safety feature which stops the rider's foot becoming trapped should they fall.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA spring mechanism keeps it closed unless outward pressure is applied..\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : 5\" (12.5cm) tall x 4⅛\" (10.5cm) external width x 1¼\" (3.2cm) deep tread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternal width 3¼\" (8.4cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 7¾oz, 231g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227711226179,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_4364.jpg?v=1696090493"},{"product_id":"leather-sidesaddle-slipper-stirrup-stirrup357","title":"Leather Sidesaddle Slipper Stirrup - Stirrup357","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a good quality leather slipper or Devon stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch stirrups were used before the development of safety stirrups - the enclosed toe prevented the rider's foot getting trapped in the stirrup, so they would not be dragged in the event of a fall.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup has a steel frame and is covered in mahogany coloured leather with a decorative stitched seam around the opening of the toe.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe leather is missing from half the suspension arch, exposing the steel below. The metal shows surface oxidation, but is quite stable.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a split in the back seam of the sole.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnusually this stirrup still has its original leather strap - it predates the special safety bars and straps seen today.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 3½\" (9cm), height 5½\" (13.8cm), length of tread 9\" (23cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227735998787,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_2580.jpg?v=1696090810"},{"product_id":"antique-devon-slipper-stirrup-stirrup317","title":"Antique Devon Slipper Stirrup - Stirrup317","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pigskin covered stirrup has a steel frame.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a shaped footplate that pivots within the arch of the stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a a covered toe which would have covered the front of the foot, preventing it from slipping through the iron and getting trapped\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arch itself is covered in leather\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup itself is probably early Victorian.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a few repairs and areas of wear : the sole has been partly re-covered but there are still areas that have worn out, there is also a hole worn in the tip of the toe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 3½\" (9cm), height 5½\" (13.8cm), length of tread 8½\" (21.8cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 373g (13oz )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227745042755,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_8175_86300cc8-fd23-4a1f-a5b0-ab2696f8717a.jpg?v=1696091134"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-monogrammed-conquistador-stirrups-stirrup390","title":"A Pair of Monogrammed Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup390","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese shoe shaped stirrups are made of brass with a dark patina.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey come from South America.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are known as \"Conquistador\" stirrups, but they probably date from the 19th Century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape would protect the rider's feet from injury.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth stirrups are decorated with a buckle pattern on the front and a mask with a feathered headdress on each side .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a monogram \"CR\" under each suspension loop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are two triangular drainage holes in the base of each stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are nail holes in the soles of the stirrups which probably used to hang the stirrups on a wall.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 4\" (10cm), height 4½\" (11.5cm), length 9\" (22.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 1.8kg (3lb 15½oz )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup390\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227752874307,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_7896.jpg?v=1696091532"},{"product_id":"pair-of-19th-or-20th-century-conquistador-stirrups-stirrup389","title":"Pair of 19th or 20th Century Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup389","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese shoe shaped stirrups are made of brass with a dark patina.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey come from South America.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are known as \"Conquistador\" stirrups, but they actually date from the 19th or early 20th Century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape would protect the rider's feet from injury.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are quite plain with engraved \"strap\" decoration, and later primitive engraved scallop patterns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is one round drainage hole in the base of each stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne stirrup has splashes of verdigiris or oxidation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey were working tools, not tourist souvenirs, they have been much used, the suspension arches show wear, there is a hole in the toe of one and a split in the edge of the sole of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 3½\" (9cm), height 4½\" (11.5cm), length 8\" (20cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 1.8kg (3lb 15oz )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup389\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227769192771,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_7743.jpg?v=1696091933"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-small-silver-plated-slipper-conquistador-stirrups-stirrup311","title":"A Pair of Small Silver Plated Slipper \/ Conquistador Stirrups - 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The triangualar sides of the stirrup are flat with coiled decoration. There is an arch with an oval suspension loop across each top.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stirrup design is typically African, often associated with the Hausa people of Nigeria. It does share some features with Iberian and Latin American stirrups, perhaps thanks to the Arab traders who travelled south through Africa and north into Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 3¾\" (9.2cm), height 5\" (13cm), length of tread 5½\" (14cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 790g (1lb 11¾oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup207\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233796833603,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6697.jpg?v=1696254442"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-antique-arabian-or-ottoman-stirrups-stirrup276","title":"A Pair of Antique Arabian or Ottoman Stirrups - Stirrup276","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese stirrups are made of iron.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey have rectangular footplates or treads\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe triangular sides of the stirrup have koftgari inlaid copper and gold coloured wire decoration with silver coloured spots.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is some wear to the decoration and some of the spots are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5\" (12.5cm), height 6½\" (16.5cm), length of tread 8¼\" (21cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 1.77kg (4lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup276\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233801060675,"sku":"","price":440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6396.jpg?v=1733763830"},{"product_id":"single-antique-arabian-or-ottoman-stirrup-stirrup283","title":"Single Antique Arabian or Ottoman Stirrup - Stirrup283","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stirrup is made of iron.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a rectangular footplate or tread\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe triangular sides of the stirrup have koftgari inlaid gold coloured wire decoration in the form of a cypress tree with geometric patterns around it and silver coloured spots.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5\" (12.5cm), height 6¼\" (15.8cm), length of tread 6½\" (16.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 669g (1lb 7½oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup283\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233806795075,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6413.jpg?v=1696254879"},{"product_id":"single-ottoman-or-north-african-stirrup-stirrup288","title":"Single Ottoman or North African Stirrup - Stirrup288","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis large stirrup is made of steel. 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Below the pierced treads each has a metal skirt or bell. These are decorated with cast basketweave decoration and a horse's head on each side.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no maker's marks or stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5¼\" (13.2cm), height 7½\" (19cm), depth 2\" (5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 2lb ¾oz (926g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup221\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234119008579,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6756.jpg?v=1720449313"},{"product_id":"pair-of-carved-latin-american-stirrups-stirrup234","title":"Pair of Carved Latin American Stirrups - Stirrup234","description":"\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach of these stirrups is carved from a single piece of wood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe outer surface is carved with geometric decoration\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach stirrup has a flattened iron band around its centre which holds a suspension loop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wood has a good old patina, the stirrups date to the late 19th century. There are a few old holes and splits in the wood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5¾\" (14.5cm), height 7¾\" (19.5cm), length 9½\" (24cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 2.8kg (6lb 2½oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234148958531,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6839.jpg?v=1720443593"},{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-chinese-stirrups-stirrup180","title":"Pair of Antique Chinese Stirrups - Stirrup180","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo hand forged iron stirrups. These have oval treads, there is no raised lip around the edge.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are curved arches, with a suspension loop on top.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough they are very similar, one stirrup is taller than the other, they probably come from two different pairs of stirrups.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese stirrups are not decorated, perhaps they are early, or simply primitive examples, made by a local smith rather than a specialist? There is some very slight surface oxidation and pitting, but they are in good solid condition for stirrups that I believe are likely to be more than 200 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5¾\" (14.4cm), height 6\" (15cm) and 5½\" (14cm), depth of tread 4½\" (11.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1024g (2lb 4oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234169897283,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6452.jpg?v=1696257604"},{"product_id":"14th-15th-century-medieval-stirrup-stirrup347","title":"14th \/ 15th Century Medieval Stirrup - Stirrup347","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a single stirrup made from a copper alloy such as bronze. It is basically triangular in shape but has been bent on one side.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a suspension bar at the top with a cover plate in front of it.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cover plate has a serrated edge on top and is scallopped on its lower edge.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe oval tread is slightly convex with a central hole.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe metal has a dark aged patina.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a museum or collection number painted on the back of the cover plate : 1181B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : 4\" (100mm) x 5½\" (140mm) x 2\" (50mm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 8¾oz (243g)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234299396419,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_1635.jpg?v=1696258658"},{"product_id":"10th-11th-century-stirrup-stirrup377","title":"10th\/11th Century Stirrup - Stirrup377","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a single iron stirrup. It is in excavated condition with a dark pitted but stable surface.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is round in outline with an integral suspension loop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe curved tread is flattened with a ridge on its outer surface.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a break in the metal on one side of the suspension loop and there are a few small holes in the tread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : 5¼\"\" (135mm) x 5½\" (140mm) x 1¼\" (32mm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 1¾oz (134g)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237143855427,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6216.jpg?v=1696319957"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-19th-century-three-bar-stirrups-stirrup364","title":"A Pair of 19th Century Three Bar Stirrups - Stirrup364","description":"\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pair of stirrups from the late 19th century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arches are quite fine, with integral suspension loops\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hollow oval treads have a central bar and hand punched marks to help grip\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrups are not stamped or marked, although I have seen very similar examples with broad arrow marks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI understand that this design of stirrup was not military issue but they were used by some yeomanry\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey have some light surface oxidation,I have not polished them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 4½\" (11.5cm), height 5¾\" (14.6cm), depth of tread 2½\" (6.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 540g (1lb 3oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237175312707,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_4858.jpg?v=1696320786"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-belgian-french-military-stirrups-etriers-militaires-stirrup316","title":"A Pair of Belgian \/ French Military Stirrups , Étriers Militaires - 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Stirrup312","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis old leather covered stirrup probably dates from the early 20th Century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has an internal iron or steel frames.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe leather is tooled with a basketweave pattern, there would have been two leather rosettes with leather strings on each side of the stirrups, these are missing on one side. The leather has come away from the metal frame on one side .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe old leather is stiff and the surface shows some crackling.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 6¾\" (17cm), height 6\" (15.6cm), depth of tread 6\" (15cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 1.1kg (2lb 3¾oz )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237266473283,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_5465.jpg?v=1696322269"},{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-bentwood-stirrups-with-pepsi-metal-band-stirrup331","title":"Pair of Vintage Bentwood Stirrups with \"Pepsi\" Metal Band - Stirrup331","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fantastic bit of recycling\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese stirrups are made of pale wood which has been steamed \u0026amp; bent into shape\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aluminium (or aluminum in the US) bands around their outer surfaces have been salvaged from soda packaging\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne is clearly covered in the Pepsi logo - I think dating from the 1960's\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe other is yellow and black , I cannot read a company name\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth stirrups are in very good condition, the metal bands shoe the scuffs and scars of age\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Internal Width 6\" (15cm), height 7¾\" (19.5cm), depth of tread 2\" (5.2cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 452g (1 lb )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfortunately the new GSPR regulations do not allow this item to be shipped to the EU or Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237276205379,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_9323.jpg?v=1696322584"},{"product_id":"heavy-18th-century-lancers-stirrup-stirrup033","title":"Heavy 18th Century Lancer's Stirrup - Stirrup033","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA single stirrup. This is hand wrought in steel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is much heavier in construction than other cavalry stirrups I have seen - it is probably earlier, late 18th or very early 19th century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup is of hussar or cradle pattern. The steel has a fantastic old patina. There are no marks or stamps visible.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne arm of the arch has two slots in it, passing in different directions - the straps of a lance bucket would have passed through these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : 6\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\/\u003csmall data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/small\u003e\" (155mm) x 6½\" (165mm) x 3\" (75mm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 14¼oz (402g)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237283742019,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6550.jpg?v=1696322850"},{"product_id":"vintage-wood-and-brass-stirrups-stirrup123","title":"Vintage Wood and Brass Stirrups - Stirrup123","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are something of an oddity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pair of stirrups carefully carved from wood - probably Ash - and bound with a strip of brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey are very well made, with careful dovetail joints underneath and a strip of wood let into the inside of the arch on top. Over time they have acquired a few woodworm holes (14 to be precise) and two splits in the top of one stirrup, although it is still quite sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have seen one other pair of similar wood and brass stirrups - did they come from a place or time where steel or the skills to forge it were in short supply?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions 7\" (175mm) x 7\" (175mm) x 2¼\" (60mm) each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight of pair - 1lb 6oz (626g)\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237292654915,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6496.jpg?v=1696323085"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-18th-century-spanish-stirrups-stirrup193","title":"A Pair of 18th Century Spanish Stirrups - Stirrup193","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pair of large \"box\" or \"body\" stirrups.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are probably Spanish and date from the 17th or 18th century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body of each stirrup is made of iron or steel and held in place by metal straps. The rivetting on the inside is quite crude.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is some surface oxidation of the metal and it has corroded on a couple of edges. The soles of the stirrups are wooden - probably elm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Each measures 11½\" (292mm) long x 6\" (150mm) tall x 5¼\" (132mm) each\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237318934851,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6637.jpg?v=1696323735"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-18th-century-spanish-stirrups-stirrup230","title":"A Pair of 18th Century Spanish Stirrups - Stirrup230","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pair of large enclosed stirrups.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are probably Spanish and date from the 17th or 18th century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body of each stirrup is made of iron or steel and held in place by metal straps. The upper part is lined in leather or vellum, this has worn where the boot rubbed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is some surface oxidation of the metal but they are otherwise in good condition . The soles of the stirrups are wooden - probably elm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Each measures 12¼\" (31cm) long x 6\" (150mm) tall x 5¼\" (132mm) each\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 2.6kg (5lb 13oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237342003523,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_6955.jpg?v=1733763273"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-1915-wwi-military-stirrups-stirrup242","title":"A Pair of 1915 WWI Military Stirrups - Stirrup242","description":"\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pair of handforged steel stirrups\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arches are bent - possibly as a safety feature or to help keep one's heels down. They have integral suspension loops.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hollow oval treads have diagonal grooves to help grip.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe undersides of the stirrups are stamped with arrow ordnance marks, \"Steel 1915\" and \"Heney\", there are other stamps which I cannot read\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5¼\" (13.2cm), height 5½\" (14cm), depth of tread 2¼\" (6cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 733g (1lb 10oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237366186307,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_2288.jpg?v=1696324401"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-cradle-or-hussar-pattern-stirrup-stirrup130","title":"Hand Forged Cradle or Hussar Pattern Stirrup - Stirrup130","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA single stirrup. 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Merry \u0026amp; Co were a company of saddlers based at 4, St James St., Piccadilly from the late 19th to the early 20th Century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arches of the stirrups taper upwards to integral suspension loops\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hollow oval treads have hand punched marks to help grip\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey have some light surface marks which could be polished off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"a\"\u003eDimensions : Interior Width 4⅛\" (10.5cm), height 5½\" (14cm), depth of tread 2⅛\" (5.3cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 606g (1lb 5½oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStirrup397\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851494703427,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_0199.jpg?v=1707306221"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-antique-nickel-silver-stirrups-stirrup399","title":"A Pair of Antique Nickel Silver Stirrups - Stirrup399","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"a\"\u003eA pair of stirrups from the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir bases are stamped \"Nickel Silver\". \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arches of the stirrups taper upwards to integral suspension loops\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe thin flat oval treads have hand punched marks to help grip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"a\"\u003eDimensions : Interior Width 4⅛\" (10.5cm), height 5½\" (14cm), depth of tread 2\" (5.2cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 553g (1lb 3½oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStirrup399\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47853881524547,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_0212.jpg?v=1707330227"},{"product_id":"leather-sidesaddle-slipper-stirrup-stirrup343","title":"Leather Sidesaddle Slipper Stirrup - Stirrup343","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an antique leather slipper or Devon stirrup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch stirrups were used before the development of safety stirrups - the enclosed toe prevented the rider's foot getting trapped in the stirrup, so they would not be dragged in the event of a fall.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup has a steel frame, this would originally have been covered in leather. The metal is now exposed and has a dark patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe slipper part is made of dark brown leather with a reinforced strip around the base of the toe .\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is a split in the back corner of the sole.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnusually this stirrup still has its original leather strap - it predates the special safety bars and straps seen today.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : External Width 3½\" (9cm), height 5\" (12.5cm), length of tread 8½\" (22cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 14oz (394g)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48179980075331,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_0593_5c6daebf-7f4b-4730-907f-eb3fc4f50f7e.jpg?v=1712592755"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-vintage-nickel-stirrups-made-in-japan-stirrup363a","title":"A Pair of Vintage Never Rust Stirrups Made in Japan - Stirrup363a","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"a\"\u003eA pair of stirrups from the mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir bases are stamped \"Never Rust\" and \"Japan\". \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe arches of the stirrups taper upwards to integral suspension loops\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe open oval treads have machine punched marks to help grip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"a\"\u003eDimensions : Interior Width 4¾\" (11.8cm), height 5½\" (14cm), depth of tread 2\u0026amp;frac18;\" (5.5cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 553g (1lb 3½oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStirrup363a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232706867523,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_0743.jpg?v=1713199594"},{"product_id":"japanese-abumi-or-stirrup-stirrup214","title":"A Single Japanese Abumi or Stirrup Decorated with Blossom - Stirrup214","description":"\u003cp id=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA single stirrup made of cast iron.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe outer surface of this stirrup is covered in an inlaid pattern of leaves and blossom in brass and copper coloured metals (three of the brass leaves are missing), the underside also has inlaid copper decoration\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stirrup is lined with original red lacquer which has three cracks but is quite stable.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are three diamond shaped holes piercing the neck, the buckle tang is still present and moves.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is signed on the front of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions : Width 5¼\" (13.2cm), height 10\" (25cm), length 11½\" (29cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 5lb 12½oz (2.6kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRef : stirrup214\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48238705901891,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/0239\/7251\/files\/IMG_0734.jpg?v=1713285169"},{"product_id":"pair-of-brazilian-military-stirrups-by-eberle-stirrup406","title":"Pair of Brazilian Military Stirrups by Eberle - Stirrup406","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"a\"\u003eThese stirrups are made from a white metal alloy, they have been plated with a silver coloured metal\u003cbr\u003eThey have narrow treads. Below there there are semicircular panels decorated with the Brazilian emblem of a star surrounded by tobacco \u0026amp; coffee leaves and a banner which reads \u003cspan\u003e\"Estados Unidos Do Brazil, 15 de Novembre de 1889\"\u003c\/span\u003e. 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