Mexican or Colonial Spanish Stirrup

drac2k · 6th May 2020, 09:15 PM

I usually feel that most of these ascribed to be antique Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, etc., are usually fake, especially when they are made of brass, however, I believe this to be the real thing.
It is constructed of riveted sheet metal, encased in tooled leather.
I would guess that these are either Colonial Spanish or Mexican, circa 1850-1900.

Oliver Pinchot · 7th May 2020, 08:57 PM

Congrats, that's authentic Spanish Colonial. Probably Mexican.

drac2k · 8th May 2020, 01:34 AM

Thanks; do you think I got the time frame correct?

Oliver Pinchot · 8th May 2020, 11:08 PM

Yes, I do. Second half of the 19th century, likely continuing a considerably older tradition.

6th May 2020, 09:15 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Mexican or Colonial Spanish Stirrup I usually feel that most of these ascribed to be antique Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, etc., are usually fake, especially when they are made of brass, however, I believe this to be the real thing. It is constructed of riveted sheet metal, encased in tooled leather. I would guess that these are either Colonial Spanish or Mexican, circa 1850-1900. Attached Images

7th May 2020, 08:57 PM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Congrats, that's authentic Spanish Colonial. Probably Mexican.

8th May 2020, 01:34 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Thanks; do you think I got the time frame correct?

8th May 2020, 11:08 PM	#4
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Yes, I do. Second half of the 19th century, likely continuing a considerably older tradition.