{"product_id":"antique-1906-handball-trophy-britannia-plate","title":"Antique 1906 Handball Trophy, Britannia Plate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eThis antique trophy has such a strong presence and a great sense of history behind it. It is a classic handled presentation cup on a tall pedestal base, with a nicely shaped bowl and elegant proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThe front engraved:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eFirst Prize Handball Tournament\u003cbr data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eHerman’s Institute\u003cbr data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e1906\u003cbr data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eJ. Morgan Livezey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eIt appears to be Britannia plate, which is a thin layer of silver over a Britannia metal base (an alloy of tin). Unlike heavier silverplate, Britannia plate develops a soft, muted finish over time and typically will not polish back to a bright shine. What you’re seeing here—the darker tone and variation in color—is characteristic of the material and part of its look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThere is visible surface wear, scratching, and areas of loss to the finish, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTrophies like this are increasingly desirable, especially with detailed inscriptions and early dates. This one makes a striking decorative piece on a shelf, desk, or in a collection of historic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raspberry and Royal LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46153670262956,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3455\/2236\/files\/CE0BAD26-18A1-47F7-9DDB-E1EC4F127C8E.jpg?v=1776452508","url":"https:\/\/www.raspberryandroyalhome.com\/products\/antique-1906-handball-trophy-britannia-plate","provider":"Raspberry and Royal LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}