ANTIQUE SILVER STIRRUP CUP FIGURAL DOG GERMAN C 1900 Start Price USD 3,250.00 Current Price USD 3,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'ANTIQUE SILVER STIRRUP CUP FIGURAL DOG GERMAN C 1900' Description Click HERE for our other AUCTIONSANTIQUE SILVER STIRRUP CUP FIGURAL DOG GERMAN C 1900 Click on the thumbnails to view enlargements   This is a handsome antique silver stirrup cup with canine design made in German at the turn of the twentieth century. This tapering cylindrical shaped cup, traditionally used to toast before a hunt, has wonderful engraving on the body that consists of a band of strapwork decoration with leafy scrolls and the bust of a gentleman and on the opposing side a shield cartouche with the monogram EH. The cup supports a large figural head of a dog that has been realistically modeled with long, downward pointed floppy ears a medium-sized snout and small, pert nose. The dog s handsome shaped head also includes two yellow-colored glass eyes. This stirrup cup is in excellent condition with its original gold wash interior and measures approx. 5 1/2" high, and is a very fine example of German hunting silver. It is marked on the rim of one ear with German hallmarks. This antique German stirrup cup is a very handsome example of traditional hunting silver that would make a wonderful addition to any collection. A unique gift for a sportsman or a dog lover! CLICK HERE FOR WEB SITE Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!