Description

A Genuine Piece of Sheffield Craftsmanship

A beautifully made piece of British silverware — handmade in Sterling Silver by skilled craftsmen and silversmiths using traditional techniques that are becoming increasingly rare.

There was a time when Sheffield was filled with highly skilled metalworkers, silversmiths, polishers and specialist craftsmen. Today, only a small number remain capable of producing work of this standard.

This Pair of Sterling Silver Tumble Cup is one of those increasingly distinctive pieces.

Made in Sheffield by skilled craftsmen, each cup is individually worked and finished by hand. This is not mass-produced silverware and it is not something that can simply be replicated by a modern production line. The slight individual characteristics created during its manufacture are part of what makes every cup special.

Exceptionally Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver

One of the first things you notice about this Tumble Cup is its weight. Made from exceptionally heavy-gauge Sterling Silver, the cup has a substantial, reassuring feel in the hand. It feels like a proper piece of silver — weighty, solid and beautifully tactile. The substantial construction not only adds to the quality and feel of the cup, but gives it a presence that is immediately apparent when you pick it up.

The Ingenious Tumble Design. What makes this cup particularly special is its ingenious design. Unlike a conventional cup, the base is deliberately rounded, with no flat edges for the cup to rest upon. Place it slightly off-centre on a table and, rather than falling onto its side, the cup gently tumbles its way back to an upright position. It is a wonderfully simple piece of engineering — and one that never fails to attract attention. It is this combination of beautiful Sterling Silver craftsmanship and clever engineering that makes the Tumble Cup such a unique object.

Hand Finished and Highly Polished

The entire cup is carefully finished and polished, bringing out the natural beauty of the Sterling Silver and creating a deep, lustrous surface that showcases the quality of the workmanship.

Whether purchased as a landmark birthday gift, wedding present, retirement gift, anniversary present or simply for someone who appreciates exceptional British craftsmanship, this is a gift that is both memorable and genuinely different.

A Piece to Keep for Generations

Objects such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to produce because the specialist skills behind traditional Sheffield silverware are becoming rarer.

The craftsmen capable of producing and finishing pieces of this nature have spent decades developing skills that cannot be learned overnight.

A piece of genuine Sheffield-made Sterling Silver is therefore much more than an attractive object. It represents a continuing connection with Sheffield’s long history of metalworking and silversmithing.

It is a functional piece of British silverware, an ingenious piece of design, a future heirloom and a small piece of Sheffield’s industrial heritage.

Specifications

Material: Sterling Silver

Dimensions: 65mm x 50mm
Construction: Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver – 80 Grammes
Design: Self-righting Tumble Cup
Finish: Hand Polished
Made in: Sheffield, England
Hallmark: British Sterling Silver Hallmark – the Date Letter X for 2023 along with the rare Jubilee Assay Mark.

Each Cup is presented in one of our British-made gift boxes, ready for presentation.

At The Sheffield Cutlery Shop, we are immensely proud to continue offering genuinely Sheffield-made silverware and to support the remarkable craftsmen who still practise these historic trades.

Once these skills disappear, they may never return.

Please explore our Sterling Silver Giftware Collection to discover more handmade Sheffield silverware and traditionally crafted British gifts.