The Carlisle Bells are the earliest known sports trophy, presented in the 16th century, and since then silver trophies have been given for almost all major sporting events around the world. Silver statues have been presented to retiring military officers, and engraved silver salvers have commemorated memorable awards or dates. As the saying goes, ‘say it with silver’.
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Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. This charming, Sterling Silver Model of a Harp, is well modelled, and presented on a green marble base with a silver plaque for engraving. The harp on the plinth measures 9"(22.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep.
£595
Hallmarked in London in 1985 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a Horse, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast. The horse measures 3.25"(8cm) tall (without the plinth), by 4"(10cm) from nose to tail. Including the plinth the trophy measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide.
£745
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, is of traditional form, with harp handles, and reed detailing. The cup measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep, and weighs 25.7 troy ounces.
£1,425
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1907 by Elkington & Co. This handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, is plain in design, with scroll handles and reed detailing. The trophy measures 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to handle, by 5.5"(14cm) deep, and weighs 25.82 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1884 by Aldwinkle and Slater, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cup, stands on ball feet, and features 3 loop handles and a gilt interior. The cup measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep, and weighs 23 troy ounces.
£1,765
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by D. & J. Wellby, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, stands on 4 hoof feet, and features a 'Chippendale' border. The salver measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 15"(38cm) in diameter, and weighs 40 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Sterling Silver Trophy Cup, features scroll handles, and a horse and jockey finial. The trophy measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep, and weighs 38.3 troy ounces.
£2,695
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Reid & Sons, this Sterling Silver Cup & Cover, stands on a square base, and features a gadroon border and chased acanthus decoration to the body and lid. The cup & cover measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 40.1 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1913 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is hexagonal in shape, and plain in design. The rose bowl measures 9.75"(24.5cm) tall, by 14"(35.5cm) from handle to handle, by 8.5"(22.5cm) deep and weighs 43.66 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1938 by Joseph Cook & Son, this stylish, Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Art Deco taste, featuring reed detailing to the centre, and lion masks to the handles. The bowl measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 8.5"(22cm) deep, and weighs 30 troy ounces.
£3,095
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1936 by Mappin & Webb, this striking, Sterling Silver Trophy Cup & Cover, is in the Art Deco taste, and features models of rampant lions holding shields with the engraved Union Jack to each handle, and a crown finial. The trophy measures 18.5"(47cm) tall, by 11.5"(29cm) from handle to handle, by 7.5"(19cm) deep, and weighs 70.2 troy ounces.
£4,375
Hallmarked in London in 1931 by William Bruford & Son, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the Art Deco taste, with striking handles, and a stepped base and lid. The trophy measures 14.5"(37cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep, and weighs 50.2 troy ounces.
£4,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1898 by Alexander Clark, this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, is in the Neoclassical Revival style, with bead borders, and a pineapple finial to the removable lid. The trophy measures 19.5"(49.5cm) tall, by 13.5"(34cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep, and weighs 65.3 troy ounces.
£5,275
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by William Comyns, this fantastic, Antique Sterling Silver Porringer, is of an exceptionally large size, and wonderfully hand crafted. The porringer measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 17"(43cm) from handle to handle, by 13"(33cm) deep and weighs a substantial 134 troy oz.
£6,975
Created in London in 1884 by James Barclay Hennell, this wonderfully decadent jug was given as the first prize at the Jubilee Ladies Cup race of 1887 at the Gibraltar Civilian Race meeting. The jug is richly decorated with a chased hunting scene which wraps around the jug, and the handle is modelled in the naturalistic style to resemble the branch of a tree. The cup carries the engraving: Gibralter (sic) Civilian Race - Meeting 20th June 1887 - Jubilee Ladies Cup - won by - Mr F. Schotts 'Partisan'. The jug measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, 8"(20.5cm) from handle to side, by 7"(18cm) deep, and weighs 39.3 troy ounces.
£6,975
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Charles Stuart Harris, this very handsome, and large, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, is of traditional form, with harp handles, and is presented on its original plinth with silver band. The trophy measures 12.75"(32.5cm) tall, by 19"(48cm) from handle to handle, by 10.25"(26cm) deep, and the plinth measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) in diameter. The trophy on its own weighs an impressive 92.7 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Model of a Fox, is presented on a wooden plinth which has a vacant plaque, and is wonderfully modelled. The fox measures 13.5"(34cm) from nose to tail, and on the plinth it measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) deep.
£8,975
Hallmarked in London in 1923 by Charles Stuart Harris, this attractive, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, features sunken fluting, acanthus detailed loop handles, and a Neoclassical frieze around the rim. The trophy measures 21"(53cm) tall, by 14"(35.5cm) from handle to handle, by 8"(20cm) deep and weighs 98.94 troy ounces.
£8,975
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this wonderful, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Trophy, features a plain body, and 2 cast dragon handles. The trophy stands on the original wooden plinth, and in total measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 12"(30cm) in diameter, with the weight of silver being 101 troy ounces.
£9,975
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this exquisite, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Polo Horse and Player, is wonderfully detailed. The model measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The wooden plinth measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep. 1908 was the year in which Britain first hosted the Olympic Games, and the second time in which Polo was contested at the games. It seems likely that this model was commissioned to celebrate that event, which was won by the British team from Roehampton. (only 3 teams competed, all representing the British Olympic Association).
£9,975