ANTIQUE SILVER TROPHIES
Our antique silver trophies and sterling silver trophy cups come in a variety of styles and designs. To see any silver trophy cup in more detail, just click on the image for an enlarged picture. All antique silver trophies are available for online purchase as well as being available within our store in the London Silver Vaults. Any silver trophy purchased online will be delivered with free insured delivery. You may also be interested in our
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A large and handsome Antique Edwardian Silver-Plated goblet style trophy cup, having a plain round bellied body, sitting on a plain round pedestal foot with an applied bead-edged border, and with a cast floral central leaf stem. This elegant silver plated goblet trophy was made by Mappin and Webb of London in ca. 1910. The dimensions of this large and fine hand-made antique silver-plated trophy goblet cup are height 28 cms (11 inches), and diameter at lip 12 cms (4.75 inches). | |
£375
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A very elegant Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, having a plain octagonal panelled body with tapering sides, two side-handles with flat tops, an original cover with matching decoration and a pearl-drop finial, and all sitting on a panelled pedestal foot. This handsome silver trophy cup was made by A. and J. Zimmerman of Birmingham in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 18 cms (7 inches), spread across arms 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 327g (10.5 troy ounces). | |
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover in a George III neoclassical style, having a round plain body with tapering sides, with hand-chased reeded borders, two looped side-handles, an original cover with matching decoration and cast knop finial, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This beautiful silver trophy cup was made by Elkington and Co., of Birmingham in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 24 cms (9.5 inches), spread across arms 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 387g (12.5 troy ounces). | |
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A very unusual Sterling Silver Art and Crafts style trophy loving cup, having a round body with hand-hammered decoration, three scroll side handles, a hand-chased floral and scroll vacant cartouche on one side, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This beautiful Arts and Crafts style loving cup was made by Francis Higgins and Son Ltd., of London in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver three-handled trophy loving cup are height 13 cms (5 inches), width across handles 16 cms (6.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 381g (12.3 troy ounces). | |
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup, having a plain round bellied body, with two scroll side-handles, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant antique sterling silver trophy cup was made by William Hutton of Birmingham in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 11 cms (4.3 inches), spread across arms 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 495g (16 troy ounces). | |
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in the shape of a lidded Porringer, having a round body with hand-chased Anthemion leaf decoration, with two scroll side-handles, a lift-off cover with matching decoration and a pierced floral finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver trophy cup and cover was made by Charles Stuart Harris of London in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup and cover are height 18 cms (7 inches), spread across handles 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 748g (24 troy ounces). | |
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A very handsome Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a round plain body with tapering sides, an applied central reeded band, two plain scroll side-handles, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant silver trophy cup was made by Carrington and Co., of Birmingham in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 21 cms (8.25 inches), spread across arms 23.5 cms (9.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 715g (23 troy ounces). | |
£2,475
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup, having a plain round bellied body, with two scroll Anthemion leaf side-handles, with a central double-reeded girdle, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant antique sterling silver trophy cup was made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1919. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup bowl are height 15 cms (6 inches), spread across arms 31 cms (12.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 729g (23.5 troy ounces). | |
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup, in a George II style, having a round body with applied floral strap-work decoration, two plain scroll side-handles, a central applied girdle band, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant silver trophy cup was made by Carrington and Co., of Birmingham in 1924. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 20 cms (8 inches), spread across arms 27 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 801g (25.8 troy ounces). | |
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A very unusual pair of Sterling Silver trophy cups and covers, in an Arts and Crafts style, having round bellied bodies with hand-hammered decoration, applied zigzag borders and cut-card work, two side scroll handles with beaded thumb-pieces, removable covers with spiral finials, and all sitting on stepped pedestal feet. Made by D. and J. Wellby of London in 1931. The dimensions of these fine hand-made silver trophy cups and covers are height 17.5 cms (7 inches), spread across arms 15 cms (6 inches), and they weigh a total of approx. 825g (26.6 troy ounces). | |
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A large and handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver three-handled Loving cup trophy, having a plain round bellied body with hand-chased rectangular style half-fluted decoration, together with three loop side handles, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant silver loving cup trophy was made by Henry Woodward and Co., of London in 1902. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique sterling silver trophy cup are height 19 cms (7.5 inches), diameter of main body 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 844g (27 troy ounces). | |
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An elegant and heavy Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver three-handled Loving cup bowl, having a plain round body with tapering sides and an applied reeded top border, with three scroll side-handled feet. This handsome antique silver loving cup trophy bowl was made by Horace Woodward of London in 1903. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver trophy cup bowl are height 21 cms (8.25 inches), diameter of main body 20 cms (8 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,198g (38.6 troy ounces). | |
£3,875
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A large and handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a plain round body with tapering sides, two cast flat-topped side-handles with hand-chased oak-leaf decoration, and all sitting on a plain round stepped pedestal foot. This handsome silver trophy cup was made by Charles Boyton of London in 1898. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 32 cms (12.5 inches), spread across arms 26.5 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,232g (39.7 troy ounces). | |
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A small but but handsome Sterling Silver three-handled Loving cup, having a plain round bellied body, with three cast scroll side handles, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant silver loving cup trophy was made by Ollivant and Botsford of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver trophy cup are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter of main body 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 180g (5.8 troy ounces). | |
£545
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A small but very elegant Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover in a George III neoclassical style, having a round plain body with tapering sides, with applied bead-edged borders, two looped side-handles, an original cover with matching decoration and cast urn finial, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This handsome silver trophy cup was made by William Hutton of Sheffield in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 20 cms (8 inches), spread across arms 12.5 cms (5 inches), and it weighs approx. 280g (9 troy ounces). | |
£575
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III style, having a plain round bellied body, two scroll side-handles, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant antique sterling silver trophy cup was made by Martin Hall and Co. Ltd., of Sheffield in 1922. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 16 cms (6.3 inches), spread across arms 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 390g (12.6 troy ounces). | |
£645
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A small but fantastic quality Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, having a round body with hand-chased half-fluted, with two cast scroll side-handles, a lift-off cover with matching decoration and a cast urn-shaped finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This very handsome silver trophy cup and cover was made by Henry Phillips of London in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 15 cms (6 inches), spread across handles 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 375g (12 troy ounces). | |
£675
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A very handsome and heavy Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a plain round body with tapering sides, two cast scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf decoration, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This beautiful sterling silver trophy cup was made by D. and J. Welby of London in 1938. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), spread across arms 18 cms (7 inches), and it weighs approx. 414g (13.4 troy ounces). | |
£745
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A handsome Sterling Silver trophy cup, having a plain round bellied body, two side-handles with reeded decoration, and sitting on a round stepped pedestal foot. Made by Henry Wilkinson of Sheffield in 1921. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and are height 15 cms (6 inches), spread across arms 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 504g (16 troy ounces). | |
£795
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A small but very elegant and heavy Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver three-handled Loving cup bowl, having a plain round body with tapering sides and an applied reeded top border, sitting on three scroll side-handled feet. This handsome antique silver loving cup trophy bowl was made by Horace Woodward of London in 1904. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver trophy cup bowl are height 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter of main body 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 242g (7.8 troy ounces). | |
£795
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A handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a round body with tapering sides and half-fluted decoration, two plain flat-topped side-handles, and all sitting on a pedestal foot with bead-edged borders. Made by Mappin and Webb of London in 1904. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 23 cms (9 inches), spread across arms 18 cms (7 inches), and it weighs approx. 558g (18 troy ounces). | |
£875
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup, in a George II style, having a round body with applied floral strap-work decoration, two scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, a central applied girdle band, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. Made by Elkington and Co., of Birmingham in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 16 cms (6.3 inches), spread across arms 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 510g (16.5 troy ounces). | |
£975
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a round plain body with tapering sides and a tucked under belly, an applied central reeded band, two plain scroll side-handles, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant silver trophy cup was made by George Harding and Sons of Sheffield in 1913. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 17 cms (6.75 inches), spread across arms 20 cms (8 inches), and it weighs approx. 412g (13.3 troy ounces). | |
£1,245
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A very handsome Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III neoclassical style, having a round plain body with tapering sides, an applied central reeded band, two cast scroll side-handles, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant silver trophy cup was made by Fordham and Faulkner of Sheffield in 1925. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 18 cms (7 inches), spread across arms 27 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 620g (20 troy ounces). | |
£1,275
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A very elegant Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy loving cup, having a plain round body with a central reeded band, two flat-topped scroll side-handles, and sitting on a round pedestal foot. This handsome antique silver loving cup trophy was made by Robert Dicker of London in 1904. The dimensions of this fine antique silver loving cup are height 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), spread across handles 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 604g (19.5 troy ounces). | |
£1,345
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Antique Georgian George II Sterling silver trophy loving cup, having a plain round body with central reeded band, two scroll side-handles which are part-marked with a makers mark, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Benjamin Blakely of London in 1738. The dimensions of this fine silver loving cup are height 14.5 cms (5.75 inches), spread across handles 23 cms (9 inches), and it weighs approx. 511g (16.5 troy ounces). | |
£1,445
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A very beautiful Antique Victorian Sterling Silver trophy cup, having a round body with tapering sides all hand-chased with floral and scroll decoration surrounding vacant cartouches either side, two cast scroll handles with figural thumb-pieces, a gold-gilt interior, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by John Edward Bingham and Charles Henry Bingham of Sheffield in 1876. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 24 cms (9.5 inches), spread across arms 22 cms (8.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 620g (20 troy ounces). | |
£1,475
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A very handsome Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover in a George III neoclassical style, having a round body with tapering sides and half-fluted decoration, with hand-chased reeded borders, two looped side-handles, an original cover with matching decoration and cast urn finial, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Robert Pringle of London in 1923. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 33 cms (13 inches), spread across arms 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 879g (28 troy ounces). | |
£1,495
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George II style, having a plain round body with applied reeded borders, two flying scroll side-handles, a central applied girdle band, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver trophy cup was made in Birmingham in 1911. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 23 cms (9 inches), spread across arms 26 cms (10.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 861g (27.8 troy ounces). | |
£1,675
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A fantastic quality Antique style Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, having a mainly plain round body with applied melon fluting and gadroon borders, with two cast scroll side-handles, a lift-off cover with matching decoration and a cast urn-shaped finial, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This very handsome antique silver trophy cup and cover was made by Mappin and Webb of London in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 18.5 cms (7.25 inches), spread across handles 21 cms (8.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 788g (25 troy ounces). | |
£1,740
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup in a George III style, having a plain round bellied body, with an applied reeded girdle, two scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, and all sitting on a round pedestal foot. This elegant antique sterling silver trophy cup was made by Gibson and Co., of London in 1908. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup are height 21 cms (8.25 inches), spread across arms 31.5 cms (12.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 899g (29 troy ounces). | |
£1,795
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A Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in a George II style, having a round body with applied floral strap-work decoration, two scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, a central applied girdle band, a pull-off lid with matching applied strap-work and a cast round finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. Made by J. A. Restall of Birmingham in 1926. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 26 cms (10.25 inches), spread across arms 24 cms (9.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 830g (27 troy ounces). | |
£1,845
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Antique Sterling silver trophy cup and cover, in a George II style, having a round body with hand-chased fluted and floral decoration, two scroll side-handles, a pull-off lid with cast finial, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made Johnson, Walker & Tolehurst of London in 1912. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 24 cms (9.5 inches), spread across arms 26.5 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,056g (34 troy ounces). | |
£1,995
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A Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in a George II style, having a round body with applied floral strap-work decoration, two scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, a central applied girdle band, a pull-off lid with matching applied strap-work and a cast round finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. Made by George Bryan & Co., of Birmingham in 1936. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver trophy cup and cover are height 30 cms (11.75 inches), spread across arms 26.5 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,132g (36.5 troy ounces). | |
£2,475
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in the shape of a lidded Porringer, having a round body with hand-chased half-fluted decoration, with two cast scroll side-handles, a lift-off cover with matching decoration and urn finial, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver cup and cover was made by Robert Comyns of London in 1910. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy porringer cup are height 21 cms (8.25 inches), spread across handles 24 cms (9.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,118g (36 troy ounces). | |
£2,500
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Victorian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in a George II style, having a plain round body, two flying scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, a pull-off lid with cast finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. Made by William Barnard of London in 1895. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup and cover are height 27 cms (10.5 inches), spread across arms 30.5 cms (12 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,787g (57.6 troy ounces). | |
£2,765
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, in a George II style, having a round body with applied floral strap-work decoration, two scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, a central applied girdle band, a pull-off lid with matching applied strap-work and a cast round floral finial, and all sitting on a stepped pedestal foot. Made by Walker and Hall of Sheffield in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup and cover are height 37 cms (14.5 inches), spread across arms 33 cms (13 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,570g (51 troy ounces). | |
£2,875
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A very large and heavy Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Art Nouveau three-handled trophy cup, having a plain round body, with three side-handles, and sitting on a plain pedestal foot. Made by Alexander Clarke & Co., of Birmingham in 1907. The dimensions of this fine hand-made large antique silver trophy cup are height 31 cms (12.25 inches), diameter of main body 27 cms (10.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 2,485g (80 troy ounces). | |
£3,475
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An impressive Antique Victorian Sterling Silver trophy cup, in a Campana style, having a bellied body with cartouches on both sides, with hand-chased floral and scroll decoration, with two floral scroll handles, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This beautiful antique silver trophy cup was made by Charles Boyton of London in 1861. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 26 cms (10.25 inches), spread across handles 30 cms (11.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 1,291g (42 troy ounces). Please note that this item is crested on one side. | |
£3,550
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver two-handled trophy cup bowl, having a plain hexagonal panelled body, two cast scroll side-handles, and sitting on a square pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver trophy bowl cup was made by Charles Clement Pilling of Sheffield in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver trophy cup bowl are height 28.5 cms (11.25 inches), width across handles 37 cms (14.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 2,133g (68.8 troy ounces). | |
£3,975
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A rare Antique Georgian Sterling Silver large trophy cup and cover, having a neoclassical round plain tapering body with applied laurel-leaf cartouches, with applied reeded borders, two loop side-handles with anthemion leaf shoulders, an original cover with cast finial, and sitting on a round pedestal foot. Made by John Langland II of Newcastle in 1798. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup and cover are height 51 cms (20 inches), spread across arms 33 cms (13 inches), and it weighs approx. 3,176g (102 troy ounces). Please note that this trophy is engraved with contemporary presentation inscriptions on both sides. | |
£5,975
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver two-handled trophy bowl, having a plain hexagonal panelled body with an applied central reeded band, two cast scroll side-handles with anthemion leaf thumb-pieces, and sitting on a plain round pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver trophy bowl was made by Henry Lambert of London in 1903. The dimensions of this fine hand-made sterling silver trophy cup bowl are height 23 cms (9 inches), width across handles 46 cms (18 inches), and it weighs approx. 2,345g (75.6 troy ounces). | |
£5,975
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A very large, heavy, and handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver three-handled trophy cup, having a round body with tapering sides and hand-chased half anthemion leaf decoration, with a gold-gilt interior, three cast flying scroll handles with leopard face terminals, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths of London in 1905. The dimensions of this fine hand-made large antique silver trophy cup are height 43 cms (17 inches), spread across arms 38 cms (15 inches), and it weighs approx. 3,225g (104 troy ounces). | |
£6,975
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A very handsome and large Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver trophy cup and cover, having a Campana style round bellied body with hand-chased floral, scroll, and fluted decoration, with two cast side handles, and sitting on a pedestal foot. The pull-off cover with matching decoration and a cast figural finial of the goddess Nike. This beautiful and impressive antique silver trophy cup and cover was made by Jay, Richard Attenborough and Co., of London in 1910. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver trophy cup are height 66 cms (26 inches), spread across handles 29 cms (11.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 3,670g (118 troy ounces). | |
£7,895
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Learn more about antique silver TROPHIES here.
Antique Silver TROPHIES description:
A type of vase, cup, bowl, and / or tazza given as a prize for a wide variety of sporting, agricultural, or even industrial competitions and events.
Antique Silver TROPHIES history:
The concept of awarding a prize to the winner of an event has been in evidence for hundreds if not thousands of years. However silver trophies from before the 18th century are indeed very rare. Most were made after 1750 and the vast majority are from the Victorian and 20th century eras. This is logical when one considers that most sporting occasions, club events, and agricultural shows were started in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Antique Silver TROPHIES design:
There have been a huge range of styles and designs ranging from the traditional two-handled cup and cover to the bespoke cast models of specific animals. All the older Georgian, Victorian, and early 20th century trophies are all hand-made. Unfortunately, after the 1940s many trophies were mass-produced by the introduction of lathe spinning techniques. This enabled the manufacturers to reduce the gauge of silver used and therefore many of these are very light in weight and of low quality.
Antique Silver TROPHIES collectors note:
All the old and antique trophies were engraved with presentation inscriptions. This is not a problem if the inscriptions are contemporaneous. However, if the trophy has been used for a presentation a number of times, the removal of inscriptions and re-engraving can cause thin spots and other problems. If the trophy has a cover then it must also have a corresponding hallmark to match the main one on the body. It is therefore considered wise to purchase an old trophy from an expert in old and antique silverware such as ourselves.