{"product_id":"pair-of-patinated-brass-conquistador-style-saddle-slipper-stirrups","title":"Pair of Patinated Brass | Conquistador-Style Saddle Slipper Stirrups with Figural Decoration | Late 19th to early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico or Latin America, Spanish Colonial tradition\u003cbr data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast brass with aged patinated surface\u003cbr data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"290\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThis striking pair of antique brass slipper stirrups represents a distinctive form associated with Spanish Colonial and Latin American equestrian traditions. Designed to protect the rider’s foot and footwear, slipper stirrups feature an enclosed, forward-curving form that shields the foot while riding, particularly useful in brush, dust, or rugged terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eThese examples are cast in brass and beautifully aged, displaying a warm golden patina with natural wear from authentic use. Each stirrup is richly decorated with relief ornamentation, prominently featuring a stylized human figure wearing an elaborate feathered headdress and flowing costume. The imagery reflects Indigenous American artistic influence interpreted through Colonial-era decorative traditions rather than a strictly Aztec or Mayan representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eA horizontal strap bar at the top secured the leather stirrup leathers, while triangular cutouts beneath allowed drainage and reduced weight. The sweeping toe profile and sculptural relief decoration give the pair strong display appeal, making them equally suitable for collectors of equestrian antiques or decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e- Matching pair of cast brass slipper stirrups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e- Classic enclosed Conquistador \/ Colonial riding form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e- Relief decoration featuring stylized feathered headdress figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e- Warm aged patina with natural surface wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e- Strap bars intact for saddle attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e- Triangular drainage\/lightening openings to underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e- Sculptural profile ideal for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eSlipper stirrups evolved in Spanish and later Latin American riding culture, where they became both functional equipment and decorative status pieces. Wealthier riders often commissioned stirrups with ornate casting or engraving, blending European riding equipment with local artistic motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eThe figural decoration seen here reflects the blending of Indigenous artistic traditions with Colonial metalwork aesthetics, making such pieces evocative examples of cross-cultural craftsmanship in the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eVery good antique condition with expected age and use wear. Surface scratching, oxidation, and patina are consistent with authentic period use. No major structural damage observed, and both pieces remain solid and display beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eLength: 12 in \u003cbr data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eWidth: 5 in\u003cbr data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eHeight: 5.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e105–145 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn About \u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Chilean Cultural Heritage: Historical Artifact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chilepatrimonios.gob.cl\/index.php\/ficha?doi=02SDC-3-29765#\"\u003e Chilean Cultural Heritage Artifacts \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse Our \u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Explore Historical Warfare \u0026amp; Exploration Artifacts at Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\" href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/historical-warfare-exploration\"\u003e Collection of Historical Warfare \u0026amp; Exploration Artifacts \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic and Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51925032862018,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/Antique_Spanish_Colonial_Brass_Slipper_Stirrups_Figural_Relief_Pair.png?v=1770133558","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/pair-of-patinated-brass-conquistador-style-saddle-slipper-stirrups","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}