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Why do they call it a loving cup?
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A loving cup was originally a drinking cup that was designed to be shared at banquets, weddings and other celebrations. It featured two handles to make it easier to pass along. Cups would also be used as trophies, and led to the classic double-handled cup trophy shape. Shop an array of loving cups from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Unusual antique Royal Worcester loving cup
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Royal Worcester loving cup, having an unusual large antique Royal Worcester loving
Category
Early 20th Century British Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of English Porcelain Covered Loving Cups, Coalport, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English porcelain covered loving cups. Coalport mark.
Category
Antique 1890s English Urns
Materials
Porcelain
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Victorian Silver Loving Cup and Cover
Located in London, GB
Large antique Victorian silver loving cup and cover
English, 1881
Height 40cm, width 13.5cm, depth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Miniature Royal Worcester Porcelain Loving Cup English, 1922
By Royal Worcester
Located in Central England, GB
A Miniature Royal Worcester porcelain loving cup
This delightful early 20th century Royal
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Loving Cup – Hand-Painted Worcester Cathedral c.1902
Located in Worcester, GB
Royal Worcester Loving Cup – Hand-Painted Worcester Cathedral, Signed Monogram, c.1902
A finely
Category
Early 20th Century British Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Fabulous Hand Chased English Sheffield Silver Plate Trophy or Loving Cup
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous antique English Sheffield silver plate trophy or loving cup with exceptional crisp hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate


