This authentic 19th-century Spanish Colonial-style brass horse saddle slipper stirrup features exceptional hand-chased metalwork and an ornate sunburst portrait mask on its side panels. Sourced from South America, this heavy enclosed footwear artifact protected a rider's feet from dense brush and hazardous terrain, making it a spectacular display piece for historical collections or rustic decor.
Key Features & Specifications:
* Ornate Artisan Detailing: Extensively decorated with hand-embossed portraits, radial sunburst lines, and elegant scrolling floral plumes along the sides and toe contours.
* Authentic Geometric Drainage: Features two crisp, hand-cut triangular drainage openings on the bottom plate—a mechanical hallmark of functional period riding gear.
* Unique Identification Stamps: Hand-struck with an "LC" foundry/maker's mark on the lower body and a carved "A" identifier near the inner heel rim, historically used to align matched pairs in the workshop.
* Material: Solid Cast Brass (Bronze Alloy)
* Era / Century: 19th Century (1800s)
* Region of Origin: South America / Latin America
* Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru (or Andean Region)
* Maker: LC (Hand-Stamped Foundry Initials)
* Markings: Cold-Stamped "LC" Foundry Initials, Hand-Carved "A" Pair Marker
* Dimensions: 10.5" L x 5" W x 5.5" H
* Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz (Heavy Solid Construction)