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How to Order a Custom Trophy
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Trophies are the crowning glory. They are the greatest spectacle of any event and physically represent all that is at stake within your competition. What is the best way to truly honour the elite-in-class? A beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind trophy.
A bespoke trophy is a perfect way to raise the profile of your brand, and the ideal opportunity to showcase a cohesive visual representation of your values and quality. In this article, we explore why a Custom Trophy is important for you, and how you can order one from internationally acclaimed trophy manufacturers, Thomas Lyte.
Custom Trophies are individual and unique. When speaking the name of any elite competition from around the world, the bespoke trophy connected to the competition immediately comes to mind. The defining symbol of achievement and prestige.
Unveiling a custom trophy guarantees sparks desire. The trophy enhances the significance of achievement, while simultaneously certifying the relevance of it’s competition. In a sea of generic-looking awards, a custom trophy will stand out; a unique prize that reflects the unique accomplishment. The bespoke nature of your order allows for full customisation of design, shape, size and appearance.
Over time, your trophy will be steeped in history. Years, or decades, of winner’s names will be expertly engraved onto your trophy, increasing it’s value and desirability with every passing year.
Making an entirely artisanal piece requires hundreds of hours of work, by masters of the craft. The higher the calibre of craftspeople, the more illustrious the trophy. From making initial contact, to putting pen to paper and in time seeing your custom trophy in all its glory – it all starts here.
Below are beautiful examples of custom trophies, made bespoke for various sports around the globe…
Silversmiths are masters of their craft who are responsible for shaping your vision into reality, bringing life to your unique design.
The process to manufacture a true masterpiece crosses multiple industry boundaries. Silversmiths commonly work with both precious and base metals – such as gold, silver and brass – and also have the capacity to utilise various skills outside of the metalwork industry to breathe life into any concept. From woodworking to lathe-turning, from 3D printing to combining chemicals, silversmiths are an elite group within the world of making who are not limited to a singular manufacturing approach.
Silversmiths are elevated to elite craftspeople by their propensity to work at any scale. Frequently working within the jewellery industry, a silversmith will be skilled with the finer tasks, making light work of miniscule adjustments, filing and engraving. However, no task is too big. From an earring to a decorative vase, to trophies and ecclesiastical articles, Silversmiths combine their wide skill set to accomplish any mission.
Steeped in history, transcending skills and methods across centuries while continuously innovating and developing their craft, the role of a Silversmith is all-encompassing. Decades, and often centuries of combined labour and study accumulate during the manufacture of just one trophy. The master Silversmith’s involvement in your custom trophy project stems from design and lasts until your bespoke masterpiece is complete.
As the world leaders in bespoke trophy manufacturing, our familiarity with the process of ordering a custom trophy is unmatched. If you would like to begin the journey of creating your artisanal piece, we would be delighted to speak with you. Call us on +44 (0) 20 751 8844 or write an enquiry via our contact form.
There is no set time guaranteed when creating bespoke piece. Ensure you have allowed enough time from the trophies design inception to the day of presentation to establish reasonable expectations on trophy manufacture. Typically, we require between 9 – 12 weeks to complete a bespoke piece, however we will always try to accommodate shorter lead times.
It’s crucial to ensure you are transparent about your expectations. High quality, bespoke trophies are works of art, and are made to stand the test of time. Clients that commission bespoke gold- or silverware require significant budgets to meet the costs of pairing precious metals with the craftsmanship of master-smiths.
Absolutely. We have a purpose-built global distribution department, containing a staff force with a deep understanding and experience of worldwide shipping. Thomas Lyte have despatched commissions to every corner of the planet, to clients across every continent.
The process of ordering a custom trophy is not merely a transactional endeavour but a collective journey towards commemorating the pinnacle of achievement of elite competition. Custom trophies symbolise the essence of an event or brand, meticulously crafted to reflect its values and significance. Through the expertise of master craftsmen like silversmiths, these trophies transcend mere accolades, becoming enduring symbols of prestige and accomplishment. From conception to completion, the bespoke nature of these trophies allows for unlimited customisation, ensuring they stand out as unique works of art. By partnering with an esteemed manufacturer, such as Thomas Lyte, we can embark on a collaborative process that culminates in the creation of bespoke masterpieces worthy of adorning the most distinguished events and competitions worldwide.
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We have selected a number of case studies that demonstrate the broad range of our capabilities designing and making in precious metals.
