Roland Garros begins May 25. The Coupe des Mousquetaires — sterling silver, 36cm tall, sculpted figures — is unlike any other Grand Slam trophy. Worth studying why.
Roland Garros begins May 25. The Coupe des Mousquetaires — sterling silver, 36cm tall, sculpted figures — is unlike any other Grand Slam trophy. Worth studying why.
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 could replace generic decoration.
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.