Memorial Title

Derby - Snooker Cup

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial commemorative snooker cup at Sinfin, Derby.

Images

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Locations

Last known location:
Private address
Sinfin
Derby

Nearest postcode:
DE24 9RW

NGR:
SK 34626 31817
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Location details:
The exact location is withheld to preserve privacy. The assigned location, for mapping purposes only, is in the middle of a roundabout on Sinfin La.

Type

Overall type: Commemorative cup

Overall condition: Very good. The inscription is legible and the memorial is cared for.

Description:

A two-handled ceramic cup decorated and glazed in brown and gold with white panels bearing flowers, foliage and linear designs and with an inscription in upright decorative gold capital lettering.

Glossary

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cup	Ceramic	c65	c23	c120	Very good
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

DERBY
WAR MEMORIAL
CHALLENGE CUP
SNOOKER
1958.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Not stated	Totals
Action or event	Not stated
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Private owner

Local authorities:
From 1997: Derby City Council.

History and Conservation

Unknown date: The cup was purchased from an antique dealer in Derby.

26th November, 2020: The cup was photographed by Glyn Williams. It was in very good condition and well cared for.

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