A Pair of Antique Steel Racing Stirrups by Pariani of Milan - Stirrup363c june24 Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight -

Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight - approx 5½oz (155g) )

This bit  is made of nickel or a nickel alloy

Thong (not including lash) 52½" (133cm)

van Lisebetten sculpsit

possibly French

A Pair of Antique Steel Racing Stirrups by Pariani of Milan - Stirrup363c june24 Rowel 2" (5cm) Weight -A pair of steel racing stirrups, steel is relatively heavy so was commonly replaced by lightweight aluminium, these are likely to date from the early 20th century. Their bases are stamped "Pariani" and "Milano" . Pariani Saddlery started in 1903 in Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Milan and became famous for working with Caprilli on saddle designs, the company is still operating today. These stirrups have a dark patina, Their arches taper upwards to