4 Medieval / Post European Iron Riding Stirrups

Western Europe, Medieval to Post Medieval Period, ca. 11th to 16th century CE. A group of 4 stirrups - a matched pair and 2 single stirrups - that are all wrought iron. The matched pair have broad foot tread plate set upon a triangular frame, the upper tip surmounted by a bulbous finial and a rectangle suspension loop set perpendicular to the rest of the stirrup. The others have a more rounded form - one with a pear shape and flat foot tread plate, and the other is circular with a rectangular suspension perforation through the center apex - this form likely from the post Medieval era. A rich layer of a dark patina coats the surface of all four. Stirrups stabilized riders and gave them more balance, helping them remain in the saddle while riding. Size (triangular stirrups): 5" L x 2.25" W x 7.5" H (12.7 cm x 5.7 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Surface pitting and chips throughout all as expected with age and use. Losses to the suspension loop on pear-shaped stirrup, and loss to tread plate. Tearing and chipping to suspension loop on round stirrup. Chipping and small losses to tread plates on triangular stirrups. Heavy russet patina on all.