{"product_id":"english-silver-horse-head-stirrup-cup-cocktail-jigger","title":"English Silver Horse Head Stirrup Cup \u0026 Cocktail Jigger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome English silver-plated stirrup cup, sculpturally formed as a horse’s head and equally suited for use as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant cocktail jigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece combines traditional equestrian imagery with beautifully restrained barware design. The horse is finely modelled with an expressive face, articulated mane and softly textured surface, while the polished cup is finished with a series of incised bands that lend the piece a tailored, almost architectural quality. When inverted, the sculpted horse’s head becomes the focal point, transforming a functional bar accessory into a decorative object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly appealing is its versatility. The silver-plated cup can be used as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocktail measure or jigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a distinctive addition to a well-appointed home bar. When not in use, it displays beautifully alongside decanters, cocktail shakers and other pieces of silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form draws upon the long British tradition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estirrup cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a drink historically offered to riders—often port, sherry or spirits—before departing for the hunt. Typically made without handles and frequently embellished with fox, hound or horse motifs, these vessels became closely associated with British sporting life and subsequently inspired a rich tradition of equestrian barware and decorative silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSporting in inspiration yet sophisticated in execution, the piece feels equally at home in a traditional library, contemporary bar or layered interior. An especially charming object for an equestrian enthusiast or collector of unusual cocktail accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stirrup cup \/ cocktail jigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45029155209402,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/11F2D1FF-3AAE-48F8-85B2-4B2D790246C3.png?v=1790105475","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/english-silver-horse-head-stirrup-cup-cocktail-jigger","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}