CONDITION
Very good antique condition. Light surface wear and gentle patina consistent with age and use. No dents or structural issues. Displays beautifully and retains excellent character.
SIZE
Approximately 3 inches tall.
PROVENANCE
English, early to mid-20th century.
MATERIAL
Silver-plate.
WHY WE LOVE THIS
A timeless piece of English sporting tradition, this antique hare stirrup cup is both functional and decorative. Featuring a finely modeled hare head with expressive detail and elegant proportions, it was traditionally used for a pre-hunt “stirrup cup” before riding out. Today, it transitions effortlessly into a charming jigger, bar accent, or shelf display.
The hare motif is especially beloved in hunt country and English interiors, symbolizing alertness, tradition, and countryside heritage. Its petite scale and softly aged silver-plate finish make it an ideal accent for the well-appointed home—equally at home on a bar cart, desk, or curated vignette.
STYLING SUGGESTION
Display on a bar cart alongside vintage glassware and leather-bound books, or style on a bookshelf or sideboard with equestrian art, antlers, or fox and stag motifs for a classic English country look.
