Sale 8009
London
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8 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 27,500
Estimate
A PAIR OF REGENCE GILT-COPPER STIRRUPS CIRCA 1710-1720 Each with shaped scrolling sides cast with floral and foliate decoration, fitted with a leather-covered rope, the brass end-sections and central resting stands later additions 8¼ in. (21 cm.) high (without fittings); 10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide; 6 in. (15 cm.) deep (2)
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