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Silver Loving Cup. Sheffield 1893
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Silver Loving Cup. Sheffield 1893

19th century
Sold 24 July 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
This “Silver Loving Cup. Sheffield 1893” found a buyer.

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A Victorian silver loving cup of tapering form having a part fluted body. Made by Henry Stafford and hallmarked Sheffield 1893.

It is in nice condition with no dents or scratches. The hallmark is slightly rubbed but still discernible. Weight 5.03 oz.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Loving Cup to the Victorian era.

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11cm (4.33")
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SA775729
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A2522
Description
A Victorian silver loving cup of tapering form having a part fluted body. Made by Henry Stafford and hallmarked Sheffield 1893.

It is in nice condition with no dents or scratches. The hallmark is slightly rubbed but still discernible. Weight 5.03 oz.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Loving Cup to the Victorian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA775729
Dealers Internal Ref
A2522
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Loving Cup. Sheffield 1893

Archive II An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background. View X
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 964
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An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background.
Silver Loving Cup. Sheffield 1893
Ref: SA775729
An antique Victorian silver loving cup featuring two scrolled handles, fluted lower body detailing, and a circular footed base against a dark background.
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  • ObjectTrophies & Cups
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolled handles, Fluted lower body, Circular footed base
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in)

A loving cup is a large two-handled drinking vessel traditionally passed around among guests at banquets, weddings, and celebratory gatherings, originating in medieval Britain to foster shared camaraderie and trust.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as raising, spinning, and hand-chasing, often finished with hallmarks stamped by official assay offices like Sheffield.

Authenticity is verified by examining the stamped hallmarks for the makers mark, standard silver purity marks, the assay office symbol, and the specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

An antique silver vessel can be displayed as a striking centrepiece on a sideboard or mantelpiece, used to hold short floral arrangements, or integrated into a curated display of metallic and glass objects.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialist non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patination and historic detail.
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