19th C. Colonial Wood & Brass Box Stirrups - Pair of Tapaderos

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The hooded stirrup is an Iberian signature. Developed in Spain and Portugal for riding in brush and broken terrain, it travelled with the colonial saddle to the Americas, where the Spanish word tapadero (from tapar, "to cover") attached itself permanently to the form and survives in the leather hoods of the vaquero and later the American cowboy. Portuguese examples of the type, worked in wood and sheathed in brass or iron, belong to the same equestrian culture that produced the Alter Real horse and the ceremonial riding of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, where weight, ornament, and the protected foot were marks of a working gentleman rider. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #204465

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