Two-handled Edwardian silver trophy cup
Two-handled Edwardian silver trophy cup
9250
Antique silver trophy cup made at the beginning of the 20th century. The body is tucked at the base and mounted on a circular support. The trophy is fitted with two sweeping raised scroll-pattern handle. Since the trophy is a substantial gauge of silver, this is suitable for presentation and engraving.
Trophies have marked victories since ancient times. The word trophy, coined in English in 1550, was derived from the French trophée in 1513 - a prize of war. In ancient Greece, trophies were made on the battlefields while the Romans built magnificent trophies in Rome, including columns and arches and huge stone memorials.
Today a trophy is a tangible, durable reminder of a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies in the form of silver chalices, or two-handled cups, are popular items presented to winners of sporting events and include some of the world's most famous trophy cups: The FA Cup, Wimbledon Trophy (two-handled cup), Webb Ellis Cup, Ryder Cup and the British Grand Prix Trophy.
Dimensions:
1906
London
Excellent
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