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ANTIQUE #SA701556

Early 19th Century Metamorphose Stirrup Cup

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Silver Cabinet

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.
 
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Antique SA701556 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
The Silver Cabinet
West Midlands
United Kingdom
Tel: 07934 622 773
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD