Set of 6 Silver Stirrup Cups Goblets Animal Heads With Wine Decanter Italy 1970s

Serve your favorite wine with class and style. Set of Six Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy.
Silver Stirrup Cups Animal Full Set of 6 and Wine Decanter M P Made Italy 1970s
Full set of animal Hunting collection grouping showcases each animal style offered by MP. Rare to have one of each.
Rare set of mugs complete with animal groupings and wine decanter, the mugs are nickel plated and the cast heads are silver plated, marked with the “MP” and “MADE IN ITALY” mark dating from around 1970.
The Italian fashion house, Gucci, made a very similar set during this period.
The set includes one hares, one boar, one horse, one hound dog, one deer or stag and one wolf or fox.
Italian Silvered Animal Stirrup Cups, Full Set of 6
Set of six stirrup cups which can be displayed on their bases and upside down on their antlers.
Full set of animal grouping. Showcases each animal style offered by MP. Rare to have one of each.
It can be displayed as pictured or with the cup upside down.
The group includes wild boar, fox, hare, horse, hound and deer and a wine decanter.
The wine glass decanter with a deer hinged pewter lid with wonderful detail to head and spout.
The pewter stag head is not marked.
This stag vessel displays a graceful curved glass decanter, elegantly capped with a noble stag head lip in delightfully detailed pewter.
Set of six playful stirrup cups from the 1970s.
They balance with the animal heads up or down and can just be used as decorative objects if desired.
Great tabletop objects and perfect for parties. Cups flip over for serving drinks and are very sturdy. They actually flip over and can be used as barware and be conversational at dinner parties.
The handcrafted hand blown Italian glass striking decanter will turn into a conversation piece.
Beautifully detailed with textured top, banded center and semi-gloss bottom.
Hallmarked Signed: “MP Made in Italy “on the banded center.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Measures: Diameter 3” Height 5.5”
Decanter: 12.5 in Height x 7 in wide.
Attributed to Mauro Manetti.
In the early 19th century, stirrup cups were originally used as a vessel to hold a drink offered to a man on horseback before a hunting departure.
Today in England and Europe stirrup cups are still used to serve drinks on horseback to the participants in a fox hunt or steeple chase,
the beverage is given to guests just before the very moment of departure, referring to having one’s feet in the stirrups. It is also the drink served at the meet before a fox hunt.
Nowadays, stirrup cups are still commonly connected with hunting but are also used for decorative gifts on any occasion.
The Stag Deer Silver Stirrup Cup is a type of drinking vessel or cup that is often associated with equestrian or hunting themes. It is designed in the shape of a stirrup, which is the foot support used by riders to balance themselves on horseback. These cups are typically made of silver or other high-quality materials and are often used for toasting or drinking during hunting events or other equestrian gatherings.
The tradition of the Stirrup Cup dates back several centuries, and it was a common practice for riders to have a drink before heading out on a hunt. The cup would be filled with a drink, such as wine or a small measure of spirits, and offered to riders as they mounted their horses. It was a way to wish them luck and success in the hunt.
Today, the Silver Stirrup Cup remains a popular item among collectors and those interested in equestrian or hunting-related artifacts. They can also be found as decorative pieces or used during special equestrian events and competitions.