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Fab Find: Vintage Gucci Stirrup Cups

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Stirrup Cups

We are so crushing on these Gucci Stirrup Cups at Palm Beach Antiques and Design Center. With gorgeously detailed horse, hare, fox and dog toppers made out of brass, they would be the perfect accent to a stylish bar area or curio cabinet.

Not savvy in stirrup cups? Here’s a little history lesson:

Stirrup cups were most popular during the 18th and 19th century. The specialized beverage vessel was often presented to a rider on horseback, while their feet were in the stirrups, as they were departing or arriving home from a hunt. Riders were required to down the contents (typically a wine or spirit-based punch, watered down and spiced to taste) fairly quickly which is why the cups typically had no base. This also necessitated servants to be on hand to deliver the cup to the drinker.

While less expensive versions were available in ceramic, the most elegant and elaborate were made out of silver. These statement-making Gucci cups (available for $1,600 for the set) were produced in the 1970s and individually signed.

Bring this dapper quartet home and dress up your next happy hour. They are sure to generate some lively cocktail party conversation.

PBA

Palm Beach Antique & Design Center
6910 S Dixie Higway
West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Tel (561) 588-5868
info@palmbeachantique.com

Summer Hours (June 1 until September 1)
Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm

 

Living La Dolce Vita

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Fresh from Antique Row, Dolce Antiques brings its fabulous and unique finds to the Southend. Nestled on Georgia Avenue, just north of Bunker Road, Dolce is an ever-changing menagerie of treasures.

Here’s a sneak peek of a few sweet treats currently in store:

toile chandelier

 

Light up a room in more ways than one with this gorgeous toile painted Italian chandelier with surrounding glass panels. ($1,450)

 

 

 

console

 

Looking for a way to breathe life into a drab space? This green lacquered console, with its Asian design, would add the perfect twist of lime. ($1,600)

 

 

clam

 

 

There’s nothing wrong with clamming up when it comes to these stunning shells. This pair of rare giant Tridacna Gigas clam shells is said to have originated in the Pacific Islands circa 1800 and are natural conversation starters. ($2,800)

 

Stop by the Dolce shop to see more. It’s always a worthwhile adventure.

Dolce
5015 Georgia Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL  33405
(561) 588-6550