Vintage Silver-Plated Beaker / Trophy Cup with Ellesmere Crest

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.