Early 19th Century Metamorphose Stirrup Cup

19th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

A satirical Staffordshire pearlware pottery metamorphose stirrup cup made in the very early part of the 19th century.

The cup is modelled with reversible heads of the Pope and the Devil. The Pope is shown wearing his mitre and the cup inverts to form a horned devil's mask, flanked by acanthus leaves. A similar example is located in the Willett Collection in the Brighton Pavilion Museum.

In excellent condition, given its age. There is possibly some restoration on the cross.

Dimensions:

Height: 17cm

Diameter: 8cm

Width: 9cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA701556

Dealers Internal Reference

C557

Description

A satirical Staffordshire pearlware pottery metamorphose stirrup cup made in the very early part of the 19th century.

The cup is modelled with reversible heads of the Pope and the Devil.

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The Pope is shown wearing his mitre and the cup inverts to form a horned devil's mask, flanked by acanthus leaves.

The Silver Cabinet

A similar example is located in the Willett Collection in the Brighton Pavilion Museum.

fig 1. Early 19th Century Metamorphose Stirrup Cup

In excellent condition, given its age. There is possibly some restoration on the cross.

Dimensions:

Height: 17cm

Diameter: 8cm

Width: 9cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.