Amazon Stirrup-spooter - France - 18th Century
AMAZONE SLIP-ON STIRRUP
France, 18th century
Iron, fabric and leather
H: 12; L: 22 cm
(old losses)
Slip-on stirrup with a leather-covered iron sole and a hemmed heel, giving it its name ‘slip-on’.
The footwear is made of woven plant fibres and covered with leather, as are the iron branches used to attach the stirrup strap, which were covered with leather to protect the ankle.
The rocker system allowed the foot to be quickly released in an emergency.
Bibliography:
A similar example is kept at the Musée Vivant du Cheval in Chantilly.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. 6544
France, 18th century
Iron, fabric and leather
H: 12; L: 22 cm
(old losses)
Slip-on stirrup with a leather-covered iron sole and a hemmed heel, giving it its name ‘slip-on’.
The footwear is made of woven plant fibres and covered with leather, as are the iron branches used to attach the stirrup strap, which were covered with leather to protect the ankle.
The rocker system allowed the foot to be quickly released in an emergency.
Bibliography:
A similar example is kept at the Musée Vivant du Cheval in Chantilly.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. 6544
580 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1684656
Availability: In stock
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