Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World
The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world
Pair of stirrups
c.1810-50RCIN 62635
These stirrups are made of gilt copper, known in the Islamic world as tombak. In the nineteenth century, this material was popular for the production of parade armour, including helmets and stirrups. The cradle shape of the stirrups is associated with the Eastern European regions of the Ottoman Empire.