179 - A PAIR OF NORTH AFRICAN GOLD-INLAID IRON STIRRUPS, 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF NORTH AFRICAN GOLD-INLAID IRON STIRRUPS, 19TH CENTURY A pair of North African iron stirrups of traditional broad, enclosed form, each with a wide rectangular footplate, high triangular side panels and a rectangular suspension loop. The exterior surfaces are ornamented with finely applied gold inlay arranged in repeating geometric and stylized floral motifs. The robust form and decorative treatment are characteristic of North African equestrian equipment, likely Moroccan or Maghrebi, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 7 1/4 in., (18.4 cm.) Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.