Antique Brass Conquistador Style Stirrup

This Spanish antique is highly collectible not only by Equestrian enthusiasts, but antique aficionados all over the world. The use of the enclosed stirrups for the mounted horseman served the purpose of providing a firm, solid base platform for him to stand up in the saddle while wielding his sword, charging with a lance or shooting arrows while also providing armor to the feet. The Spanish Conquistadors brought this type of stirrup as part of their horse equipment to the New World. Circa early 1900s. Bronze or brass was used instead of iron to prevent rusting, and the brass/bronze metal proved to be easier to decorate. This is an authentic Brass Stirrup and appear to be hand forged with a square toe and etching detail on top, brass/bronze composite, heavily antiqued condition with some of the brassiness wearing off due to age.