The original Stanley Cup trophy was made from a silver punch bowl crafted in Sheffield, England, and purchased in London from silversmith G. R. Collis and Company in 1892.

Quick Scoop

  • The Cup began as a decorative silver punch bowl rather than a custom-made sports trophy.
  • It was produced in Sheffield, England, a major 19th‑century center for silver and steel.
  • Lord Stanley bought it in London from G. R. Collis and Company (a silversmith/jeweler).

A bit of story

In 1892, Lord Stanley of Preston decided to donate a trophy for the best hockey team in Canada and chose an existing silver bowl instead of commissioning a new piece.

That bowl, made in Sheffield and sold in London, became what we now know as the Stanley Cup, later mounted on bases and bands as more champions were engraved over time.

TL;DR:
The Stanley Cup started as a silver punch bowl made in Sheffield, England, bought in London from G. R. Collis and Company.

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