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Believe it or not, it does. The Webb Ellis Cup also has an ornate head atop each of the handles. The 1906 design is based on a silver cup first fabricated in 1740, and includes the pineapple as a symbol of hospitality.

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Pineapples were a symbol of status and wealth following their introduction. They adorn many posh antiques, and even the pillars of some stately homes.

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