French Open Begins Sunday: The Coupe des Mousquetaires Up Close 🎾

Roland Garros begins May 26. The Coupe des Mousquetaires — sterling silver, 36cm tall, sculpted figures — is unlike any other Grand Slam trophy. Worth studying why.

Sculptural Figures Beat Plain Cup

Most Grand Slam trophies are plain silver cups. The Musketeers Cup features three musketeer figures sculpted around the body — a literary reference to Dumas's novel that gives the trophy a character plain cups lack. For perpetual trophies you commission, consider whether a small sculptural element (animal, athlete figure, abstract form) could replace generic decoration.

Same Trophy, Different Replicas

Like Wimbledon and Australian Open, the original Musketeers Cup never leaves the FFT trophy room. Each year winner gets a replica — same dimensions, same look, slightly different finish. For any perpetual trophy that needs to travel with the winner, plan a replica from day one.