Antique Small Stirrup c.1800 - Stirrup313 march25 although some of the beads

although some of the beads are missing

John Hawkins was apprenticed to the bit making trade aged nine and set up his own company in 1840

it could be replacedInside the hat is lined in cream silk which is in good clean condition

6cm) Length (not including keeper) 25¼" (84cm)

They probably date from the early 20th Century

Antique Small Stirrup c.1800 - Stirrup313 march25 although some of the beadsThis is a small stirrup dating from the late 18th or early 19th centuryIt came from Belgium. It was forged from iron and has a dark patina with surface pittingIt has a two bar tread with a central projection. The ends of the arch are lobed where they join the tread. Dimensions : Width 3" (9. 2cm), height 4" (11cm), depth of tread " (2cm)Weight : 134g (4oz