A Pair of South American Stirrups - Stirrup426 cowboy Wales)The flask is handblown heavy

Wales)The flask is handblown heavy crystal

Devincenzi describes this type of stirrup as a "Surero" fromthe province of Buenos Aires

This curb bit probably dates from the early twentieth century

There are no maker's marks or stamps

then crosses and passes around the ankle and through this sleeve of metal

A Pair of South American Stirrups - Stirrup426 cowboy Wales)The flask is handblown heavyThese stirrups are made of a white metal, probably Alpacca or a similar nickel alloy. The footplates or treads taper towards the front, each has a large circular drainage hole. The semi circular sides of the stirrup have scallopped edges and two petal shaped holes. There is an arch with a suspension loop across each top. Dimensions : Width at front 3" (7. 8cm), Width at rear 4" (10cm), height 4" (10cm), length of tread 4" (1cm)Weight : 757g (1lb 10oz)