Vintage Silver-Plated Beaker / Trophy Cup with Ellesmere Crest
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Some age related wear around the crest area
 
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6 cm round
5 cm tall
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A delightful vintage silver-plated beaker, featuring an applied enamelled Ellesmere crest with heraldic lion and shield motif. Compact, weighty, and full of quiet character, this piece has all the appeal of a small presentation cup or club trophy, likely mid-20th century.
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The form is classic and unfussy, with a gently flared rim and smooth cylindrical body. The interior shows the soft, warm tone typical of silver plate, while the exterior carries a lovely aged patina from years of handling and use. The applied crest adds colour, identity, and a strong sense of place and story.
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This would originally have been used as a presentation beaker, sporting or club prize, or possibly a commemorative keepsake associated with Ellesmere. Today it works beautifully as a decorative shelf piece, desk pen pot, or simply as a collectible piece of British social history.
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Details:
 
Material: Silver plate
 
Decoration: Applied enamelled Ellesmere crest
 
Period: Likely mid-20th century
 
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, light scratches, and patina consistent with age (all part of its charm)
 
Use: Decorative, collectible, or light utilitarian display
 
 
A small but characterful piece – perfect for lovers of heritage, heraldry, and quietly elegant vintage objects.
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As always, this is a genuine vintage item and shows signs of its life and history. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.