Antique 19th Century Tooled Leather & Wood Stirrups/Equestrian Collectible

Antique pair of South American hand-tooled caramel/brown leather and wood stirrups from the estate of John S. McKaughan Jr., a noted Latin American art collector from Texas. These stirrups date to the 1800s, have a decorative design around hood/outside-facing edge of the leather, with an interior constructed of a wooden frame. 

The pair would be perfect on a side table or a shelf in a variety of neutral/natural aesthetic interior settings from Coastal, Southwestern to Spanish Colonial. Also, they are a perfect equestrian collectible.  

Place of Origin: Chile/Argentina 

Date of Manufacture: 1800s  

Condition: Very Good 

Wear: Slight crack through the wood heel. Consistent with age. Please refer to pictures. 

Dimensions: 

Left: 6.5 in. H x 6.5 in. W x 5.5 in. D

Right: 6.75 in. H X 7 in. W X 5 in. D  

Reference: The John McKaughan Estate

John S. McKaughan Jr. (1927-2023) a native Texan, was born in Tahoka and moved to Lubbock where he graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Graphic Design, and a minor in Architecture.

Starting in the 1950’s, Mr. McKaughan brought his expertise and keen eye to Braniff International Airways based in Dallas, where he worked as the Art Director for 27 years. During that time, he collaborated alongside Alexander Calder, Emilio Pucci, Alexander Girard, Roy Halston Frowick and other artists to create a commercial design experience that rivaled galleries and museums. 

Due to the nature of his work, John travelled professionally as well as socially to the Latin American countries served by Braniff Airlines. He had the opportunity to collect works and antiques that he felt breathed life into the creative world and the human experience.