Marris Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Bowl dia: 7cm.
Condition: Very good.
Strictly speaking, the term refers to the final drink taken by a mounted rider or huntsman when about to depart, but now generally applies to a type of drinking vessel which was used on such occasions. A stirrup glass can often be refered to as a hunting-glass or a coaching glass.
Marris Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.
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Antique Stirrup Glass English C1830
