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Mid Century Sheffield Silver Plate Pigeon Thurso 1st Racing Trophy Winners Cup (1 of 35)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is an internationally respected, family-run fine art and antiques dealership established in 2005. Led by Directors Michael and Victoria, we bring over two decades of specialist expertise in sourcing, evaluating and trading historic British and European artworks, antiques and curated collectibles. As elected members of the Fine Art Trade Guild, integrity, art historical knowledge and rigorous standards of authenticity underpin every work we present. We advise and supply private collectors, trade buyers, galleries, interior designers, film and television studios, prop houses and high-profile international clients, offering bespoke advisory, sourcing and consignment services. Open Online Exclusively — Private Virtual Viewings by Appointment We operate exclusively online, providing detailed one-to-one virtual viewings to discuss condition, scale and provenance. High-resolution images and comprehensive condition reports are available upon request. What We Offer Fine Art & Works of Art (17th–21st Century) British and European oil paintings, watercolours and mixed media Portraiture, marine and nautical scenes Animal, hunting and sporting subjects Landscapes, cityscapes and genre compositions Decorative works, sculpture and objets d’art Antiques & Collectibles 18th–20th century antique and vintage furniture Bronzes, carvings and decorative objects Hallmarked silver, clocks and ceramics Porcelain, glassware and collectible rarities Architectural and garden features Our collection reflects scholarly research and aesthetic discernment, curated to appeal to both established connoisseurs and emerging collectors alike. Sustainability & Style We are committed to sustainability. Antique furniture and decorative works are inherently environmentally responsible, requiring no new materials while celebrating enduring craftsmanship. These pieces complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, offering individuality and lasting character. Payments & Shipping Payments Card payments accepted online up to £5,000. Amounts exceeding £5,000 by bank transfer only. Proforma invoices with full bank details are available upon request. Shipping UK and worldwide shipping available — please request a quotation. All items are professionally packed, fully insured and shipped with tracked delivery. Customs & International Orders We operate on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis. International buyers are responsible for import duties, taxes and customs clearance in their destination country. EU buyers should consult local authorities regarding post-Brexit customs procedures. If a parcel is refused and returned, return shipping costs will be deducted from any refund. Company Details Registered Office: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® 71–75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ Company No. 15666518 GB VAT No. 466128775 Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is a registered United Kingdom trade mark (UK00004303420).
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Mid Century Sheffield Silver Plate Pigeon Thurso 1st Racing Trophy Winners Cup

REF: LA502759
£1,250
€1,445
$1,667
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2017Approved item534 sales by dealerFree Delivery
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2017Approved item534 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
Traditional British hallmarked silver plate round sporting pigeon racing trophy cup, Warwickshire Federation dated 1952 Winner 1st Thurso. Title: Warwickshire Federation 1st Thurso 1952, with the winning pigeon Thurso shown beautifully embossed on the front, set on a later black plastic attached base. Hallmarked on the upper side with makers mark for Sheffield. Made from silver plate. Highly sought after by collectors. Circa mid 20th century early 1950s. A feature that stands out is the Art Deco influenced design shape, the big pointy side handles along with the circular shape of this fascinating sport trophy which you will adore. Pigeon racing is the sport of releasing specially trained homing pigeons, which then return to their homes over a carefully measured distance. The time it takes the animal to cover the specified distance is measured and the bird's rate of travel is calculated and compared with all of the other pigeons in the race to determine which animal returned at the highest speed. Pigeon racing requires a specific breed of pigeon bred for the sport, the Racing Homer. Competing pigeons are specially trained and conditioned for races that vary in distance from approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) to 1,000 kilometres (620 mi). Despite these lengths, races can be won and lost by seconds, so many different timing and measuring devices have been developed. The traditional timing method involves rubber rings being placed into a specially designed clock, whereas a newer development uses Rfid tags to record arrival time. Provenance from a southern Shire private collection. We offer our clients exceptional professional customer service. Browse our other exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
measurements
Height:
30.5 cm
Width:
19.5 cm
Depth:
19.5 cm
Width at top: 13 cm Width at base: 13.3 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Mid Century Sheffield Silver Plate Pigeon Thurso 1st Racing Trophy Winners Cup (LA502759) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1952
condition
Condition report offered in fine used condition. Displaying expected surface wear, marks, scratches, small dents and tarnishing commensurate with usage & age.
location
This Mid Century Sheffield Silver Plate Pigeon Thurso 1st Racing Trophy Winners Cup is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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