Inspired by the time-honoured techniques used in Tiffany’s hollowware workshop, such as silversmithing, stamping and soldering, Tiffany 1837 Makers—our new collection for men—honours the hand of the artisan and the spirit of innovation.
For nearly 160 years, Tiffany artisans have handcrafted custom-designed trophies, the most revered symbols of athletic achievement in nearly every notable field of sport.
A long-standing tradition of American craftsmanship, the renowned silversmithing conducted at the hollowware workshop requires many hours of labour, hundreds of pounds of precious materials and a relentless dedication to craftsmanship. Here’s a glimpse at the numbers behind some of the most coveted sports championship trophies.
Each year, 65 trophies made by the skilled craftspeople at Tiffany’s hollowware workshop in Rhode Island are given to commemorate greatness in elite sporting competitions.
Crafted in the Tiffany hollowware shop, the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, awarded to the winning team of the NBA® Finals, weighs 16 pounds. It is crafted in sterling silver and vermeil—which is a 24 karat gold overlay.
Since 1987, Tiffany silversmiths have crafted the US Open® trophies for the United States Tennis Association®. Both men’s and women’s singles champion trophies are 18 inches tall.
In 2007, Tiffany designed the 33-pound, 13.25-inch sterling silver PGA Tour® FedExCup® trophy. It is awarded annually to the winner of the PGA Tour® FedExCup® season-long championship.
The number of gold-plated flags, one for each major league team, on the championship trophy for Major League Baseball® (designed by Tiffany, of course).
In 1967, Tiffany produced the NFL® Vince Lombardi Trophy for the first Super Bowl®. Oscar Riedener, a former Tiffany vice president, sketched the basic design on a napkin during a 1966 meeting with then NFL® commissioner Pete Rozelle.
