Pair of 19th or 20th Century Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup389 nov24 Unfortunately the new GSPR regulations

Unfortunately the new GSPR regulations do not allow this item to be shipped to the EU or Northern Ireland

The hat is covered in black silk plush

Hair 19" (48cm)Weight 70g (2½oz)

It can stand on its own or be hung on a wall

two of the points of the rowel have broken off

Pair of 19th or 20th Century Conquistador Stirrups - Stirrup389 nov24 Unfortunately the new GSPR regulationsThese shoe shaped stirrups are made of brass with a dark patina. They come from South America. They are known as "Conquistador" stirrups, but they actually date from the 19th or early 20th Century. The shape would protect the rider's feet from injury. They are quite plain with engraved "strap" decoration, and later primitive engraved scallop patterns. There is one round drainage hole in the base of each stirrup. One stirrup has splashes of verdigiris