{"product_id":"antique-german-1904-first-prize-dog-show-silver-trophy-cup-with-raised-dog-head","title":"Antique German 1904 First Prize Dog Show Silver Trophy Cup with Raised Dog Head","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eA wonderfully charming antique German dog show trophy cup, dated 1904, with a raised dog head medallion on the front and beautifully hand-engraved script on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eThe inscription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eI. Preis\u003cbr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eHunde-Ausstellung\u003cbr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eDessau, 1904\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eTranslated from German, this means First Prize, Dog Exhibition \/ Dog Show, Dessau, 1904.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eSmall in scale but rich with character, this early 20th-century trophy has a beautifully timeworn silvered surface with deep patina, age-darkening, and a sculptural sporting dog profile. The raised dog head gives the piece wonderful dimension and makes it especially appealing for collectors of antique dog show memorabilia, German sporting antiques, kennel club pieces, and equestrian or sporting interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eA rare and evocative piece of canine history — perfect styled on a desk, bookshelf, bar cart, trophy wall, or alongside antique dog paintings, hunt decor, silver cups, and collected sporting objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eAntique German dog show trophy cup\u003cbr data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eDated 1904\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eEngraved “I. Preis Hunde-Ausstellung Dessau, 1904”\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eTranslation: First Prize Dog Show, Dessau, 1904\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eRaised dog head medallion on front\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eBeautiful aged silvered patina\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eMeasures approx. 4.5\"H x 2.5\"W\u003cbr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eLikely silverplate; not tested for sterling unless otherwise marked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eBeautiful antique condition with age-appropriate wear, oxidation, surface patina, darkening, and finish variation throughout. The patina is part of the character and gives the piece its collected, timeworn appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTIONS\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eA wonderful accent for a Ralph Lauren-inspired study, equestrian shelf, sporting vignette, kennel-themed collection, or layered antique silver display. Style it with dog portraits, leather books, horn accessories, framed ribbons, hunt cups, or other trophy pieces for a collected English country look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362828366068,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/Antique_Dog_Trophy.png?v=1780246913","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/antique-german-1904-first-prize-dog-show-silver-trophy-cup-with-raised-dog-head","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}