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Decorative Victorian Silver Plated Trophy Cup
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Decorative Victorian Silver Plated Trophy Cup

19th century
Sold 30 June 2026 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

A very decorative Victorian silver plated trophy cup. The body has been embossed with garlands of flowers and acanthus leaf decoration and two oval vacant cartouche. Elaborate cast beaded and floral handles supported by a beaded knopped stem and stands on an embossed acanthus leaf decorative splayed circular foot. Very good re silver plated condition without any inscriptions.

Maker: James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Date: Circa 1880

Width of Base: 10.2cm (4")

Weight: 884g

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.1cm (9.49")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Trophy Cup to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198521
Dealers Internal Reference
TC-P71988
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Description
A very decorative Victorian silver plated trophy cup.
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The body has been embossed with garlands of flowers and acanthus leaf decoration and two oval vacant cartouche.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Elaborate cast beaded and floral handles supported by a beaded knopped stem and stands on an embossed acanthus leaf decorative splayed circular foot. Very good re silver plated condition without any inscriptions.

Maker: James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield

Date: Circa 1880

Width of Base: 10.2cm (4")

Weight: 884g

Height
24.1cm (9.49")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Plated Trophy Cup to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198521
Dealers Internal Ref
TC-P71988
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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An ornate silver-plated Victorian trophy cup featuring two scrolled handles, embossed detailing, and a circular footed base. SOLD30 JUN 26
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Archive I An ornate silver-plated Victorian trophy cup featuring two scrolled handles, embossed detailing, and a circular footed base. SOLD30 JUN 26

Decorative Victorian Silver Plated Trophy Cup

Archive II An ornate silver-plated Victorian trophy cup featuring two scrolled handles, embossed detailing, and a circular footed base. View II
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
Location
c/o Tudor House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/piersrankinsilver
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 1,684
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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An ornate silver-plated Victorian trophy cup featuring two scrolled handles, embossed detailing, and a circular footed base.
Decorative Victorian Silver Plated Trophy Cup
Ref: SA1198521
An ornate silver-plated Victorian trophy cup featuring two scrolled handles, embossed detailing, and a circular footed base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handles, Embossed floral motifs, Cartouche panel, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 24.1 cm (9 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Victorian trophy cups were frequently commissioned for sporting events, agricultural fairs, and academic competitions, evolving from plain utilitarian vessels into highly ornate display items reflecting the eras taste for elaborate decoration.

These cups were typically constructed from a base metal such as copper or nickel-silver, which was then coated with a thin layer of pure silver using electroplating techniques developed during the 19th century, often finished with hand-chased or embossed detailing.

Authentic period pieces usually feature maker marks, electroplate stamps, or EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) designations stamped on the base, alongside characteristic wear patterns and traditional hand-applied ornamentation rather than modern cast uniformity.

A vintage trophy cup can be incorporated into contemporary spaces as a striking decorative vessel, functioning effectively as a mantelpiece accent or holding dried botanicals to add metallic contrast to minimalist or eclectic room schemes.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional cleaning with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the delicate plated surface.
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