On offer is a rare and highly impressive large silver plate perpetual snooker trophy, dating to the mid-20th century and engraved for the Club & Institute Union, South Wales Branch (Pontypridd & Rhondda Fach Ward Snooker League). This commanding two-handled trophy is a striking piece of sporting history — and an increasingly scarce example of vintage British club silverware.

Standing at an imposing 15.5 inches tall and measuring 13 inches wide across the handles, this piece makes a bold visual statement. The central engraving reads:

“CLUB & INSTITUTE UNION
SOUTH WALES BRANCH
PONTYPRIDD & RHONDDA
FACH WARD SNOOKER LEAGUE
PERPETUAL TROPHY”

Trophies of this scale and significance are rarely deaccessioned from club collections, making this a particularly desirable piece for collectors of sports memorabilia, vintage clubware, or Welsh heritage items. Its large, classic urn form and grand scroll handles also make it a fantastic candidate for repurposing as a champagne or wine ice bucket, centerpiece, or prop.

The trophy is in good condition overall, with minimal plate wear to the body and base. The finial on the lid is notably dented, and there is a dent on the lid itself (visible in the images). The body of the trophy, however, remains in very good shape with no significant damage. The silver plating has not been polished recently, retaining its original patina — giving you the option to either preserve its vintage charm or polish it to a bright finish.

📌 Key Features:

• ✅ Large vintage silver plate snooker trophy – Approx. 15.5″ tall

• ✅ Engraved for CIU South Wales Branch – Pontypridd & Rhondda Fach

• ✅ Two-handled urn form – Classic trophy design

• ✅ Perfect as a collectible, decorative statement, or upcycled ice bucket

• ✅ Some dents to lid and finial – See photos for detail

• ✅ Very good condition overall – Minimal silver plate wear

• ✅ Rare to find – Most remain in club possession

Perfect For:

✔️ Collectors of vintage trophies & British club memorabilia
✔️ Snooker, billiards, or Welsh sports history enthusiasts
✔️ Interior decorators seeking bold vintage pieces
✔️ Repurposing as a wine or champagne cooler with a story

This is a rare opportunity to own a large-format trophy steeped in regional snooker history — a striking relic of South Wales’ competitive club scene and a statement piece in its own right. Whether kept as a collectible or creatively repurposed, it offers timeless appeal and a strong conversation starter.

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📌 Don’t miss the chance to own this monumental piece of Welsh sporting heritage – secure this unique trophy today!