Antique Indian Brass Peacock Stirrup - Stirrup442 cup London"There is a broad crown

London"There is a broad crown shaped metal gatepusher on the top of the staghorn

Although small it was probably used by an adult

this is rather dry and has split behind the front arch where the wood is loose

this is stamped "Cooke & Sons

Antique Indian Brass Peacock Stirrup - Stirrup442 cup London"There is a broad crownThis is a hollow brass stirrup from India There is a bead within its hollow body that "rings" as it moves. There is a stylised peacock on each side of the small suspension ring at the top. The sides have pierced decoration and a rope design. There are three bud shaped projections on the base of the stirrup. The stirrup came from the collection of the late Elvis Roy, the author of "The Hindu Warrior" (Catalogue number K26 the remains of this number can