Unusual Antique English Equestrian Stirrup Go-to-bed - 1875

Name: Unusual Antique English Equestrian Stirrup Go-to-bed - 1875
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA263241
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A fabulous find, a most unusual Victorian English cast brass table Vesta, also doubling as a Go-To-Bed in the from of a Stirrup.

There is a invisible catch in the top of the stirrup which opens and at the same time opens the lid of the vesta where the matches would have been stored. The top of the vesta has a textured finish which is where the matches would have been struck. The little hold to the top of the stirrup is where a lit match would have been place, supplying enough light to get to the top of the stairs, hence the name of these highly collectible items.

Another wonderful bonus with this particular piece is the English Registration Diamond shaped lozenge on the interior of the lid, allowing us to date it fairly accurately. This piece being registered 18th February 1875, making this a true Victorian example.

Excellent condition, the base measuring 2 3/4" x 1 3/8" and standing 3 3/4" high.

Item ID: 35453

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA263241

Dealers Internal Reference

35453

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fabulous find, a most unusual Victorian English cast brass table Vesta, also doubling as a Go-To-Bed in the from of a Stirrup.

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There is a invisible catch in the top of the stirrup which opens and at the same time opens the lid of the vesta where the matches would have been stored.

Puckerings

The top of the vesta has a textured finish which is where the matches would have been struck. The little hold to the top of the stirrup is where a lit match would have been place, supplying enough light to get to the top of the stairs, hence the name of these highly collectible items.

fig 1. Unusual Antique English Equestrian Stirrup Go-To-Bed - 1875 — fig 1. Unusual Antique English Equestrian Stirrup Go-to-bed - 1875

Another wonderful bonus with this particular piece is the English Registration Diamond shaped lozenge on the interior of the lid, allowing us to date it fairly accurately. This piece being registered 18th February 1875, making this a true Victorian example.

Excellent condition, the base measuring 2 3/4" x 1 3/8" and standing 3 3/4" high.

Item ID: 35453

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA263241

Dealers Internal Ref

35453

About the Dealer

Puckerings