This exceptional contemporary sterling silver stirrup cup has been realistically modelled in the form of a hunting hound/Finnish Spitz.

The surface of this cast cup incorporates details to reproduce the canine"s facial features and fur.

This Sheffield silver stirrup cup is encircled with a plain border to the posterior surface.

* The dog has been related to a Finnish Spitz due to the charaCteristics of the facial features in addition for their use within hunting.

This Sheffield silver stirrup cup is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this silver stirrup cup.

Length 9.6cm/3.8"

Width 10.9cm/4.3"

Diameter of rim 7.7cm/3"

Height 10.8cm/4.3"

22.4 troy ounces/697g

Date: 2011

Origin: Sheffield, England

Maker: James R Biggins