Pair of Brazilian Estribos de Campana with Horse Heads - Stirrup221 book There is a central gold

There is a central gold coloured rose

edges and corners are a little bumped

5cm) wide x 4" (10cm) tall x 1" (2

5cm) Weight : 4¼oz (122g)

There are loose bit rings inside the cheeks - these are soldered in places - it is not clear whether this was from the time of manufacture or a later repair

Pair of Brazilian Estribos de Campana with Horse Heads - Stirrup221 book There is a central goldThis design of stirrup is known as a bell ( estribo de campana) or crown stirrup. These stirrups are made of brass or bronze. The curved arches have separate fixed suspension loops. Below the pierced treads each has a metal skirt or bell. These are decorated with cast basketweave decoration and a horse's head on each side. There are no maker's marks or stamps. Dimensions : Width 5" (13. 2cm), height 7" (19cm), depth 2" (5cm)Weight : 2lb oz (926g) Ref