This fantastic trophy or loving cup sits on a dark bakelite base. Book ten, the loving cup, and eleven, the twisted sword, are perhaps the most engrossing. Once there was a fixed cost for obtaining the stanley cup. Antique silverplate upenn relay trophy loving cup 1910. Trophy presentations, including loving cups, chalices, and silver figurines date back to. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The use of ivory to complement the sterling silver is typical of the athenic line of silver vessels produced by the major manufacturer gorham. Loving cup definition is a large ornamental drinking vessel with two or more handles. One man was convicted for being involved but other possible culprits are still unknown. See more ideas about trophy cup, old trophies and vintage silver. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The most common loving cup trophy material is metal. Jul 7, 2016 explore gordonburkes board collections. Honor the triumph, with this spectacular handcrafted threehandled pewter trophy cup.
It stands 10 12 tall and is 7 12 across the top from handle to handle. The threehandled loving cup design was first awarded in. To jump ahead without reading this one is to lose all context. Antique loving cup trophy in antique us silverplated cups. The jules rimet trophy, awarded to the winner of the football world cup, was stolen in 1966 prior to the 1966 fifa world cup in england. Bright gold metal loving cup trophy on rosewood piano finish base. The trophy was later recovered by a dog named pickles who was later commended and gained a cult following for his heroism. It usually has two handles and is often made of silver.
It has evolved over time to become a classic yet modern corporate award for sporting events, bride and groom gifting, and award ceremonies. The iconic award, a loving cup trophy is the ultimate in recognition. This is a listing for one 1 english loving cup silver plate trophy with bakelite base. An exquisite silverplate three handled trophy loving cup from 1910 awarded by the university of pennsylvania for their famed penn relays in track and field. It was a chalice centred on a long base which had a horse at each end. Americas most beautiful roadster is hot roddings longest tenured major award. The classic collection of loving cups, trophy cups, trophy bowls, bases and plinths. The characteristic trophy design of the loving cup creates a presentation piece meant to be prized by the recipient. Loving cups are often given as trophies to winners of. Antique books stacked with white flowers in silver trophy home design. No matter which cup you choose, know that this type award has a long.
Brunswickbalke collender cup was a silver trophy donated to the american professional football association renamed the national football league in 1922 by the brunswickbalkecollender company, tire division. Porcelain loving cup made for queen victorias 1897 diamond jubilee. Brunswickbalke collender cup was a silver trophy donated to the american professional football association renamed the national football league in 1922 by the brunswickbalkecollender company, tire division history. Silver loving cup trophy for those that appreciate the very best, we present this spectacular italian silver loving cup. Loving cups, trophy cups without figures below are 4 different style cups series. First presented in 1950 to bill niekamps blue tracknosed 29 ford roadster, this trophy and tradition date back 68 years. It is made of sterling silver, lovingly created for a team championship, and first presented at a prominent gathering inside an old. Since then, a cup as a trophy is the standard of excellence. My favorite is the brenna loving cup trophy, because it is named after my daughter brenna. The threehandled loving cup design was first awarded in 1919. Horse trophy vintage 1935 loving cup by by edithandevelyn on. Loving cups, long a symbol of celebration a loving cup can toast the bride or groom or serve as a trophy to the winner of an important gaming event.
A loving cup is a shared drinking container traditionally used at weddings and banquets. Loving cup, large, twohandled cup, often made of silver, that may take many forms. Antique silver loving cup trophy darts championship st helen s south carolina. Check out wikipedia for more history of the stanley cup. Hunting trophies are reminders of successes from hunting animals, such as an animals head mounted to be hung on a wall. The first seven books tell the story of the older poldark generation. It is a pretty shiny metal cup, with a black marble base. Trophy cups are offered in gold or silver with black or walnut finish base. On the introduction of christianity, the custom of wassailing was not abolished, but it assumed a religious aspect. Loving cups, trophy cups without figures classicmedallics. According to the september 17, 1920 founding meeting minutes of the nflapfa, the trophy was a silver loving cup, donated to the association by a mr. Jan 31, 2020 akron, ohio here you see a precious 100yearold trophy.
The front says presented by the light car and cyclecar. In the past, at weddings, banquets, or meetings, a loving cup might be shared by a number of persons for ceremonial drinking, symbolizing friendship and unity. Get the best deals on antique loving cup trophy when you shop the largest online selection at. Like the fifa world cup trophy, the winners of each edition of the tournament has their name inscribed on the trophy. No matter which cup you choose, know that this type award has a long and mysterious history, steeped in tradition and lore. Book eight is probably the most difficult to stay focused on, but it lays essential groundwork for. Obrien makes 2017 melbourne cup history with rekindling. English birmingham sterling silver 1916 antique loving cup, 180 grams. Its hard to accurately pinpoint when loving cups became trophies, and the history around the origin of.
The monks called the wassail bowl the poculum caritatis loving cup, a term still retained in the london companies, but in the universities the term grace cup is more general. Vintage crops success in 1993 was remarkably the same year obrien, son of arguably the worlds best trainer aidan obrien, was born. Vintage trophies on my mantle vintage love, vintage silver, antique silver. We offer chalice cup trophies in every size, from 5 to 21, in a variety of sizes, colors, materials and price ranges, from our impressive premium italian loving cups to our small plastic loving cup. Personalize your cup with a message of your choice. Comes with a black with gold trim screened engraving plate. Weld won his first loving trophy in 1993 with vintage crop the first ever international melbourne cup champion and returned to the winners stall in 2002 with media puzzle. Cup trophies have long been the classic sports trophy, whether for golf, hockey, football or any other sport. One of the most famous cup trophies is the nhls stanley cup. Loving cups are often given as trophies to winners of games or other. One explanation gives credit to john wesley, founder of the methodist church. Akron, ohio here you see a precious 100yearold trophy.
Unfollow antique loving cup trophy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Loving cups history makes them the most popular pewter trophies. These loving cup are elegant, classicallystyled polished pewter and features two handles with bold scroll work and a satin finish interior. Originally written in 1969 during studio sessions for let it bleed, the pianodriven romantic trophy piece loving cup was safely locked away for three years until its release on the 1972 rolling stones epic double album exile on main st.
The winner gets the 8footer a brass loving cup which has stood the test of time. Lg vintage silver repousse relief embossed scenic portrait loving cup trophy flower vase. The characteristic trophy design of the loving cup creates a presentation piece meant to be prized. Customarily used for weddings, feasts, and special events, the pewter loving cup has origins as early as 1811. Since 1971 trophy room books has been americas leading dealer in big game hunting books. Darling petite size and the perfect tarnished patina. In the cups history, each person held one of the two handles and drank from the loving cup in a symbolic union. Albert vander veer, a legendary figure at albany medical college and albany hospital, at one of the largest banquets ever held in the city. Antique miniature sterling silver two handle loving cup trophy birmingham 1915.
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Nov, 2012 my favorite is the brenna loving cup trophy, because it is named after my daughter brenna. Jan 29, 2018 the winner gets the 8footer a brass loving cup which has stood the test of time. Activity insert loving cup trophy northwest trophy. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The two handle design of pewter loving cups honors the union of two people or groups. The last melbourne cup trophy manufactured in england was made for the 1914 event. In the early days of the church they had loving feasts which included passing around a loving cup from person to person in the spirit of community.
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